spiraling

• Describe algo que se mueve en una trayectoria continua, curva o descendente; también se usa en sentido figurado para una situación que se deteriora rápidamente o se sale de control.

Describes something that is moving in a continuous, twisting, or descending path; often used figuratively to describe a situation that is worsening rapidly or out of control.

1. Coil-shapedB1formal

   Having the shape of a spiral or coil; winding around a central point.

   en espiral

   • The spiraling staircase led to the top of the tower.
   • A spiraling galaxy can be seen through the telescope.
   • The spiraling pattern of the shell was mesmerizing.

   Sinónimoscoiledcorkscrewhelicalspiraltwistedwhorledwinding

• Verbo que denota un movimiento continuo en forma de espiral o círculo, o un aumento o disminución progresivo y a menudo acelerado.

A verb used to indicate a continuous and often accelerating increase or decrease, or a twisting, circular motion.

1. Move in a spiral courseB2formal

   To wind or move in a continuous, widening, or tightening circular path.

   espiralar

   • The smoke spiraled upward from the chimney.
   • The eagle spiraled down toward its prey.
   • The leaves spiraled in the autumn wind.

   Sinónimoscoilcurlgyrateswirltwirltwistwhirlwind

2. Form a spiral shapeB2formal

   To take on or create a shape that winds around a central point.

   Formar una espiral

   • The staircase spiraled elegantly up the tower.
   • The DNA molecule spirals into a double helix.
   • The vines spiraled around the old fence.

   Sinónimoscoilcurltwinetwistwindwreathe

3. Move in a zigzag or winding pathB2informal

   To move in a twisting, winding, or zigzagging course.

   Moverse en espiral

   • The road spiraled up the steep mountain.
   • The car spiraled down the narrow alley.
   • The path spiraled through the dense forest.

   Sinónimoscoilcorkscrewcurlgyrateloopmeandersnaketwirltwistwhirlwind