Spin around Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɪn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SPIN uh-ROWND
spˈɪn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
spin uh-ROWND
Definition
To turn your body quickly in a circle or to rotate quickly, usually in one spot.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often describes a quick full-body turn (e.g., for fun, surprise, or to look at something). Can be literal (physically rotating) or figurative (changing position/view suddenly). Common with kids, dancing, or instructions.
Spanish: girar - dar la vueltaPortuguese (BR): girar - rodopiarPortuguese (PT): dar uma volta - rodopiarChinese (Simplified): 旋转 - 转身Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉 - 轉身Hindi: घूम जाना - घुमानाArabic: يدور حول نفسهBengali: বাঁক খাওয়া - ঘুরে দাঁড়ানোRussian: развернуться - крутитьсяJapanese: くるっと回る - ぐるぐる回るVietnamese: quay vòng - xoay quanhKorean: 빙글빙글 돌다 - 돌아서다Turkish: dönmek - etrafında dönmekUrdu: گھوم جانا - گھومناIndonesian: xoay vòng - quay lại
Example Sentences
Children love to spin around in the playground.
basic
Please spin around and face the other way.
basic
The dancer started to spin around on stage.
basic
I felt so dizzy after I spun around too many times.
natural
He heard his name and suddenly spun around to see who was calling him.
natural
When the music started, everyone began to spin around on the dance floor.
natural