giro

tour

noun JEE-roh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'gyrus', circle

Also means

turn

Usage Note

Giro is masculine and wildly versatile: fare un giro is to take a stroll or spin, in giro means 'around' or 'out and about', and prendere in giro means to tease or mock someone. The famous cycling race is il Giro d'Italia. Its plural is giri.

Examples

"Facciamo un giro in centro."

Natural Translation

Let's take a walk downtown.

Literal Translation

Make a tour in centre.

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