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torno

lathe, wheel (potter's)

noun TOHR-noh Less Common

Usage Note

Torno on its own refers to a lathe (a turning machine) or a potter's wheel. However, learners almost always encounter it in the prepositional phrase en torno a, meaning 'around' or 'concerning' (en torno a este tema = 'concerning this topic'). Alrededor de is a near synonym for spatial 'around.'

Examples

"El debate giró en torno a la economía."

Natural Translation

The debate revolved around the economy.

Literal Translation

The debate turned around the economy.

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