Meaning: gira - torce - doblar (to turn)

Emma T.A2Kwiziq community member

Meaning: gira - torce - doblar (to turn)

These verbs all mean "to turn", but are they the same?

Thank u so much

Asked 1 year ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher

Hola Emma

Yes, they are all synonyms meaning "to turn" in this context. I'd say they are all interchangeable although "doblar" is a bit more colloquial. So you can say:

Tuerce a la derecha / a la izquierda

Gira a la derecha / a la izquierda

Dobla a la derecha / a la izquierda

Also note that when using "girar" you are more likely to be in a car, instead of on foot. 

Saludos

Emma T. asked:

Meaning: gira - torce - doblar (to turn)

These verbs all mean "to turn", but are they the same?

Thank u so much

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