Meaning
spiral, IUD
- a winding curve or coiled shape
- an escalating, uncontrollable chain of events
- an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception
In a sentence
La ginecologa le ha spiegato come funziona la spirale anticoncezionale.
The gynecologist explained to her how the contraceptive IUD works.
Il paese è intrappolato in una pericolosa spirale di violenza.
The country is trapped in a dangerous spiral of violence.
La scala sale verso la torre formando un'elegante spirale.
The staircase rises toward the tower forming an elegant spiral.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spirale | feminine · singular |
| spirali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in '-e', with plural in '-i'.
- In healthcare contexts, 'la spirale' specifically designates an IUD.