formar volutas

formar volutas
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to curl up
El humo de la chimenea formaba volutas en el aire.The smoke from the chimney curled up in the air.
b. to make wisps
A los fumadores parece gustarles formar volutas de humo.Smokers seem to enjoy making wisps of smoke.
a. to make scrolls
El escultor tallaba la piedra, formando volutas para decorar la parte superior de la columna.The sculptor carved the stone, making scrolls to decorate the top of the column.
b. to make volutes
Podrías formar volutas en la madera para detallar la pieza.You could make volutes on the wood to detail the piece.
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