Meaning
turn, twist, rotation, revolution
- detour
- lap (of a race)
- stroll, walk
In a sentence
Facciamo un giro al parco dopo cena?
Shall we take a walk in the park after dinner?
Ho fatto un giro lungo per evitare il traffico.
I took a long detour to avoid traffic.
Manca ancora un giro alla fine della gara.
There is still one lap left before the end of the race.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giro | masculine · singular |
| giri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'giro' for a leisurely walk or stroll; 'passeggiata' implies more social or scenic intent.
- In racing, 'giro' means 'lap'; don't confuse with 'volta' (general 'time' or 'turn').
- Common in informal speech for errands or rounds (e.g., 'fare il giro' = 'make the rounds').