Swing around Meaning in English
expression
ˈswɪŋ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SWING er-OWND
swˈɪŋ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
swing uh-ROWND
Definição
To quickly turn your body or something else in a different direction, usually by moving in a smooth or circular motion.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, used when someone or something turns quickly, often to face a different direction. Common with physical movement ('He swung around to see who called him'). Can also be used for vehicles or objects. Not the same as 'turn around,' which is more general.
Spanish: girar - dar la vuelta rápidamentePortuguese (BR): girar rapidamente - virar de repentePortuguese (PT): girar rapidamente - virar-se de repenteChinese (Simplified): 转身 - 快速转动Chinese (Traditional): 轉身 - 快速轉動Hindi: तेजी से घूमना - अचानक मुड़नाArabic: يدور بسرعة - يلتفت فجأةBengali: হঠাৎ ঘুরে দাঁড়ানো - দ্রুত ঘুরে যাওয়াRussian: резко обернуться - быстро повернутьсяJapanese: くるっと振り向く - さっと向きを変えるVietnamese: quay ngoắt lại - xoay người đột ngộtKorean: 휙 돌아보다 - 급하게 방향을 틀다Turkish: ani bir hareketle dönmek - hızla yön değiştirmekUrdu: اچانک پلٹنا - تیزی سے رخ موڑناIndonesian: berputar cepat - memutar badan dengan cepat
Frases de Exemplo
He swung around when he heard his name.
basic
She swung around to look out the window.
basic
The car swung around the corner quickly.
basic
I swung around when I felt someone tap my shoulder.
natural
She suddenly swung around and stared at me.
natural
Can you swing around to pick me up on your way home?
natural