Example: Mi corazón dio un vuelco al ver la sorpresa inesperada.
Definition
"Dar un vuelco" is a Spanish expression meaning to experience a sudden, intense emotional or physical reaction, often described as the heart skipping or flipping unexpectedly, as in the phrase 'My heart gave a flip upon seeing the unexpected surprise.'
Translations
to take a dramatic turn
een wending nemen
fer un tomb
prendre un tournant
eine Wendung nehmen
Etymology
The expression "dar un vuelco" literally means 'to give a turn' or 'to flip.' It originates from the physical action of something turning over suddenly, metaphorically applied to the heart or emotions. Did you know? This phrase captures the vivid imagery of sudden emotional shifts as if the heart physically turns over.
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"Dar un vuelco" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to take a dramatic turn