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“spiral” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/espiˈɾal/

Example

Se formó una espiral de humo en la cocina.

A spiral of smoke formed in the kitchen.

Illustration for espiral (spiral)

How to say “spiral” in Spanish

“Spiral” in Spanish is espiral.

A series of loops circling a center and advancing inward or outward with each revolution.

Full entry for espiral: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with espiral

La manifestación derivó en una espiral de violencia.

The demonstration developed into a spiral of violence.

Tips for using espiral

  • No written accent and plural espirales; use en espiral for motion and expect espiral frequently in visual descriptions (smoke, shells) and in metaphors.

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