No. 2,371 in Spanish
vueltas
"Turns" or "laps," depending on context.
In a sentence
Fui al parque a dar unas vueltas.
I went to the park to take some laps.
In this sentence, 'vueltas' refers to circular routes or laps taken in a specific area.
Le he dado muchas vueltas al problema y creo que tengo una solución.
I have thought about the problem a lot, and I think I have a solution.
Here, 'dar vueltas' is an idiomatic expression meaning to think things over or to consider thoroughly.
Las vueltas que la vida da son sorprendentes.
The turns life takes are surprising.
In this context, 'vueltas' metaphorically refers to the changes or twists in circumstances.
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