torno

This term refers to a circular movement, a turn, or the immediate surrounding area of something. It often appears in the fixed expression "en torno a" meaning 'around' or 'concerning'. It can also denote a 'turn' or 'course' of events, implying a shift or development. While English words like 'twist' or 'circle' capture parts of its meaning, 'torno' encompasses a broader sense of rotation, encirclement, or a significant change in circumstances that doesn't always have a single direct equivalent.

• Los vecinos se reunieron en torno a la plaza principal. — The neighbors gathered around the main square.
• La discusión giró en torno a la nueva ley. — The discussion revolved around the new law.
• El torno de los acontecimientos cambió drásticamente. — The turn of events changed drastically.

A lathe is a machine tool used for shaping wood, metal, or other materials. It works by rotating the workpiece rapidly on an axis while a cutting, sanding, or drilling tool is applied to it, allowing for precision shaping and removal of material. This specific sense of 'torno' denotes this workshop apparatus.

• El artesano talló la madera en el torno para crear la figura. — The artisan carved the wood on the lathe to create the figure.
• En el taller, el torno es una herramienta esencial para la fabricación de piezas. — In the workshop, the lathe is an essential tool for manufacturing parts.

This is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb "tornar", meaning 'to turn', 'to return', 'to twist', or 'to rotate'. It implies a change in direction, position, or state, or the act of coming back to a place or condition.

• Siempre torno a mi pueblo natal en verano. — I always return to my hometown in summer.
• Espero que la situación no torno peligrosa. — I hope the situation doesn't turn dangerous.
• Cuando torno la esquina, veo el mar. — When I turn the corner, I see the sea.