swirl

• Substantivo que designa uma forma ou padrão criado pelo movimento de algo em uma trajetória que se enrola, gira ou espirala; também pode indicar um redemoinho, um rodamoinho ou um movimento circular.

A noun referring to a shape or pattern formed by something moving in a twisting, rotating, or spiraling motion.

1. Rotating shapeB1formal

   A shape or pattern formed by something moving in a twisting, circular motion.

   Espiral

   • The cream formed a swirl in the coffee.
   • She painted a swirl of colors on the canvas.
   • The dancer's skirt made a beautiful swirl as she turned.

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• Verbo usado para descrever o movimento em espiral ou em padrão circular, frequentemente aplicado a líquidos, ar ou conceitos abstratos; também pode indicar girar rapidamente ou formar redemoinhos.

A verb used to describe the act of moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern, often used for liquids, air, or abstract concepts.

1. Twist or spinB1formal

   To move in a twisting or spinning motion.

   Girar

   • The dancer swirled across the stage.
   • Leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
   • She swirled the wine in her glass.

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2. Flow in a circular currentB1formal

   To move in a circular or spiraling pattern, especially of liquids or gases.

   Girar em redemoinho

   • The water swirled down the drain.
   • Smoke swirled from the chimney into the night sky.
   • Cream swirled into the coffee as she stirred it.

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