girar

Senses

1. 1.

   to turn; to rotate

   to move in a circular motion around an axis or center

2. 2.

   to spin; to revolve

   to rotate rapidly or orbit

3. 3.

   to turn around; to pivot

   to change direction by rotating one's body or position

4. 4.

   to issue (a check); to remit

   to send money via check or draft (financial/business use)

Examples

• "La rueda gira rápidamente."

  The wheel turns quickly.

• "Giró la cabeza para verme."

  She turned her head to see me.

• "El banco giró el pago a nuestra cuenta."

  The bank transferred the payment to our account.

Usage

A common, everyday verb with both literal (physical rotation) and figurative uses. In business/financial contexts, "girar" means to issue or transfer money. Often used with prepositions: "girar en torno a" (revolve around), "girar sobre" (rotate on/around).