Example: La situación dio un giro de ciento ochenta grados en minutos.
Definition
"Dar un giro de ciento ochenta grados" means to completely change direction or situation, often suddenly and drastically. It is used to describe a situation or event that reverses or transforms entirely, as in "The situation took a 180-degree turn in minutes."
Translations
to make a complete turnaround
een complete ommekeer maken
fer un gir de cent vuitanta graus
faire un virage à 180 degrés
eine Kehrtwende machen
Etymology
The phrase "dar un giro de ciento ochenta grados" comes from the literal idea of turning 180 degrees, which means turning to face the opposite direction. It uses common Spanish words: "dar" (to give or make), "giro" (turn), and "ciento ochenta grados" (one hundred eighty degrees). This vivid expression captures the image of a full turnaround, emphasizing a complete change.
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"Dar un giro de ciento ochenta grados" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to make a complete turnaround