reviravolta

Galician

Etymology

Blend of revirar (“to twist”) +‎ viravolta (“fast turn”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /reβiɾaˈβɔlta̝/

Noun

reviravolta f (plural reviravoltas)

1. turn

   Synonym: volta

2. somersault

   Synonyms: pirueta, pinchacarneiro, pinchagato

3. detour
4. turn of events

References

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• “reviravolta” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.

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Portuguese

Noun

reviravolta f (plural reviravoltas)

1. volte-face (a reversal of policy, attitude or principle)
2. turn of events (deviation from the expected)