Learn Spanish (Latin America): El único bailarín ejecuta un giro con una gracia única. - The only dancer executes a turn with unique grace.

El único bailarín ejecuta un giro con una gracia única.

The only dancer executes a turn with unique grace.

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Questions & Answers about El único bailarín ejecuta un giro con una gracia única.

Why does único mean "only" in the first half of the sentence but "unique" in the second half?

The adjective único changes meaning depending on where you put it! When placed before the noun (el único bailarín), it limits the noun and means "the only" dancer. When placed after the noun (una gracia única), it describes a physical or abstract characteristic, meaning a "unique" or "one of a kind" grace.

Is ejecuta related to the English word "execute"?

Yes! In Spanish, ejecutar can mean "to execute" a person, but it is much more commonly used to mean performing, carrying out, or executing a specific action, movement, or piece of music. Here, the dancer is executing a dance move.

Does giro mean "turn" as in taking turns in a game?

No, giro specifically refers to a physical spin, rotation, or a change of direction. If you want to say "it's my turn" in a game or waiting in line, you would use the word turno instead (es mi turno).

Why is it con una gracia única instead of just con gracia única?