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
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

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

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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