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giratorio

rotating

adjective hee-rah-TOH-ryoh Rare

Also means

revolving

Usage Note

Giratorio describes something that rotates or revolves on an axis: silla giratoria (swivel chair), puerta giratoria (revolving door). It derives from the verb girar ('to turn/spin'). Do not confuse with rotativo, which refers more to rotating schedules or rotary printing presses.

Examples

"La puerta giratoria del hotel es enorme."

Natural Translation

The revolving door of the hotel is enormous.

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