This is the 10666th most frequent Portuguese word.
gira
"Cool" or "cute" (informal, feminine form in European Portuguese).
Here 'gira' functions as the third-person singular present conjugation of the verb 'girar,' meaning 'to turn,' indicating the action of moving the key to access the door.
Ela gira a chave para abrir a porta.
She turns the key to open the door.
In this example, 'gira' describes the motion of the wheel as a verb in present tense, showing rotational movement.
A roda gira devagar.
The wheel turns slowly.
In this sentence, 'gira' is used as an adjective meaning 'cool' or 'nice' in European Portuguese, describing the positive and appealing character of the city.