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to spiral
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espiralar, enrolar-se
to move or extend in a continuous and widening circular pattern
Intransitive: to spiral | to spiral to a direction
Exemplos
The smoke has spiraled upward from the chimney into the night sky.
A fumaça espiralou para cima da chaminé para o céu noturno.
The hawk spiraled high above, scanning the ground for prey.
O falcão espiralou alto no céu, escaneando o solo em busca de presas.
02
espiralar, fazer girar em espiral
to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
Exemplos
The tornado 's powerful winds began to spiral debris into the air, creating a dangerous whirlwind.
Os ventos poderosos do tornado começaram a espiralar os detritos no ar, criando um redemoinho perigoso.
The artist carefully manipulated the clay on the pottery wheel to spiral it into an elegant vase.
O artista manipulou cuidadosamente a argila na roda de oleiro para espiralá-la em um vaso elegante.
03
disparar, aumentar de forma descontrolada
to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
Exemplos
The company 's expenses began to spiral after the unexpected economic downturn.
As despesas da empresa começaram a espiralar após a desaceleração econômica inesperada.
Following the initial outbreak, the pandemic began to spiral, overwhelming healthcare systems across the globe.
Após o surto inicial, a pandemia começou a espiral, sobrecarregando os sistemas de saúde em todo o mundo.
Spiral
01
espiral, hélice
(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
Exemplos
The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors.
A escadaria na mansão antiga apresentava uma elegante espiral que subia até os andares superiores.
The seashell exhibited a perfect spiral, intricately formed by nature.
A concha exibia uma espiral perfeita, intricadamente formada pela natureza.
02
a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis
Exemplos
The staircase rose in a spiral to the top floor.
The seashell has a natural spiral.
03
an ornamental curve on a flat surface that winds outward from a center
Exemplos
The column featured a carved spiral design.
The artist painted spirals on the pottery.
04
a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
Exemplos
The country experienced an inflation spiral that affected daily prices.
Unchecked spending led to a debt spiral.
spiral
01
espiral, helicoidal
having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
Exemplos
The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent.
A escada apresentava um design espiral, permitindo uma subida compacta e visualmente impressionante.
The seashell had a beautiful spiral pattern, with each whorl gradually increasing in size.
A concha tinha um belo padrão espiral, com cada volta aumentando gradualmente de tamanho.
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