viravolta

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Galician

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Etymology

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From French virevolte, which is attested since the 16th century.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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viravolta f (plural viravoltas)

  1. fast twirl, spin or turn
    Synonym: reviravolta
  2. somersault
    Synonyms: pirueta, pinchacarneiro, pinchagato, reviravolta
  3. detour

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References

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  1. ^ Pensado, José Luis, Messner, Dieter (2003) “bira”, in Bachiller Olea: Vocabulos gallegos escuros: lo que quieren decir (Cadernos de Lingua: anexos; 7)‎[1], A Coruña: Real Academia Galega / Galaxia, →ISBN.