No. 252 in Italian
giro
The Italian word "giro" means "turn," "tour," "round," or "circle," depending on context.
In a sentence
Facciamo un giro in bicicletta lungo il fiume.
Let's take a bike ride along the river.
In this context, 'giro' means 'a ride' or 'a tour', signifying a trip or an outing taken by a mode of transportation.
Dopo il lavoro, mi faccio un giro al parco per rilassarmi.
After work, I take a walk in the park to relax.
Here, 'giro' conveys 'a stroll' or 'a walk', implying a short, leisurely visit or excursion.
Il passaparola sta facendo il giro della città.
The word of mouth is spreading around the city.
In this case, 'giro' represents 'a round' or 'circulation', denoting something spreading or passing through an area.
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