No. 819 in Catalan
giró
"Giró" is a type of red grape variety used in winemaking.
In a sentence
El giró de la conversa va ser inesperat.
The turn of the conversation was unexpected.
In this sentence, 'giró' refers to a turn or change of direction in the conversation, illustrating its figurative usage to describe a change or shift in context.
Vaig atendre la presentació sobre el cultiu del giró a les nostres terres.
I attended the presentation on the cultivation of the giró plant in our lands.
Here, 'giró' is used as a noun referring to a specific type of plant, highlighting its application as a term within agricultural or botanical contexts.
El camí fa un giró brusc després del pont.
The road makes a sharp bend after the bridge.
In this example, 'giró' signifies a physical curve or turn in a road or path, hence its literal usage describing geographical or structural features.
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