What does "virar" mean in English?

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Spanish

virar

English

turn

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Alternative translations of "virar"

veer
tack
bank
yaw

Examples of how to use "virar" in Spanish

Spanish
El barco viró a estribor.
English
The ship turned to starboard.
Spanish
Yo viro el barco ahora.
English
I am turning the ship now.
Spanish
Ayer viró para evitar el choque.
English
Yesterday it turned to avoid the collision.
Spanish
Mientras navegábamos, virábamos lentamente.
English
While we were sailing, we were turning slowly.
Spanish
Mañana viraré en la bahía.
English
Tomorrow I will turn in the bay.

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El barco viró a estribor.

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