da vuelta
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da vuelta(
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tah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (go in the opposite direction; second person singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. turn around (imperative)
Nos pasamos. Da vuelta en la próxima salida.We missed it. Turn around in the next exit.
b. turn round (imperative)
Da vuelta. Se me olvidó el teléfono en la casa.Turn round. I forgot the phone in the house.
2. (cause to face the opposite direction; second person singular) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. turn (imperative)
Da vuelta al pollo para que se cocine por ambos lados.Turn the chicken so it cooks on both sides.
b. turn...inside out (imperative)
Da vuelta a la camisa. Te la pusiste al revés.Turn the shirt inside out. You put it on backwards.
3. (change completely; third person singular) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. he turns around (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Siempre que le digo algo a Rodrigo, le da vuelta y lo uso en mi contra.Everything I say something to Rodrigo, he turns it around and uses it against me.
b. she turns around (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Me gusta esta candidata. Da vuelta a cualquier argumento.I like that candidate. She turns around any argument.
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