pirueta

Definitions of pirueta
  1. noun
    (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
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    giro, revolera, torcedura, torsión, vuelta
    the act of rotating rapidly
  2. noun
    gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
    synonyms: aventura, cabriola, retozo
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    camelo, chicoleo, coqueteo, coquetería, devaneo, escarceo, flirt, flirteo, galanteo, ligoteo, pololeo, remoquete
    playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
    tonterías
    foolish or senseless behavior
    payasadas
    rowdy or boisterous play
    arlequinada, bufonada, charlotada, momo, payasada, truhanería
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    type of:
    diversión, recreación
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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