World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesvirada
Pronunciation / Transliteration: viˈɾadɐ
"Ela fez uma virada brusca para evitar o obstáculo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act of moving in a circular direction around an axis or center.
"She made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle in the road."
- 1
To move in a circular direction around an axis or center.
"Please turn the page to continue reading."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'tyrnan' and Old French 'turner', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'tornare' (to turn in a lathe) and Greek 'tornos' (lathe, turner's wheel). Historically, the word evolved from physical circular motion and shaping to abstract notions of changing direction, state, or time.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Turn"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Turn" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tour
Transliteration: tur
"Elle a fait un tour brusque pour éviter l'obstacle."
Wendung
Transliteration: ˈvɛndʊŋ
"Sie machte eine scharfe Wendung, um dem Hindernis auszuweichen."
curva
Transliteration: ˈkurva
"Ha fatto una curva brusca per evitare l'ostacolo."
giro
Transliteration: ˈxiɾo
"Hizo un giro brusco para evitar el obstáculo."
virada
Transliteration: viˈɾadɐ
"Ela fez uma virada brusca para evitar o obstáculo."
मोड़
Transliteration: moṛ
"उसने बाधा से बचने के लिए तेज़ मोड़ लिया।"
转弯
Transliteration: zhuǎn wān
"她急转弯以避开障碍物。"
회전
Transliteration: hoijeon
"그녀는 장애물을 피하기 위해 급회전을 했다."
ターン
Transliteration: tān
"彼女は障害物を避けるために急にターンした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Turn"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.