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spirals

/ˈspaɪrəlz/

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noun

Espiral

A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

Examples :

"The shells on the beach were beautiful spirals, each one unique in size and color. "

Las conchas en la playa eran hermosas espirales, cada una única en tamaño y color.

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noun

Espiral, hélice

Examples :

"The notebook used to take notes in class had two spirals along its edge to hold the pages together. "

El cuaderno que se usaba para tomar notas en clase tenía dos espirales a lo largo de su borde para sujetar las páginas.

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noun

Espiral, círculo vicioso

A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.

Examples :

"The company's financial problems turned into uncontrollable spirals after they lost their biggest client. "

Los problemas financieros de la empresa se convirtieron en espirales incontrolables después de perder a su mayor cliente.

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verb

Enroscarse, espiralizar

To move along the path of a spiral or helix.

Examples :

"The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree."

Las hojas que caían se enroscaban desde el árbol.

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verb

Hacer que algo forme espirales

To cause something to spiral.

Examples :

"You need to learn how to spiral a ball."

Necesitas aprender a hacer que una pelota forme espirales.

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verb

Aumentar continuamente, ir en espiral

To increase continually.

Examples :

"Her debts were spiralling out of control."

Sus deudas estaban aumentando continuamente fuera de control.

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