What does turno in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word turno in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use turno in Spanish.

The word turno in Spanish means turn, shift, take turns, give up one's turn, on duty, on call, typical, usual, work as a court appointed lawyer, work as a court appointed attorney. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word turno

turn

nombre masculino (orden, alternancia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En el banco los clientes toman un número y esperan su turno para ser atendidos por un ejecutivo de cuenta.
In the bank, clients take a number and wait for their turn to be seen by a cashier.

shift

nombre masculino (horario de trabajo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En la fábrica, nadie quiere trabajar en el turno nocturno porque es muy pesado.
Nobody wants to work the night shift at the factory because it's tough.

take turns

verbo pronominal (alternarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los hermanos se turnaban para cuidar a su madre.
The brothers took turns caring for their mother.

give up one's turn

(de hacer algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

on duty, on call

locución adjetiva (de guardia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Andrés es el médico de turno hoy.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Miguel doesn't like to do shift work.

typical, usual

locución adjetiva (habitual en ciertas circunstancias)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En la escuela, nunca faltaba el gracioso de turno que se burlaba de mi nombre.

work as a court appointed lawyer, work as a court appointed attorney

locución verbal (justicia: asistencia gratuita) (US)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Trabaja en el turno de oficio porque quiere ayudar a los que no tienen dinero.
He works as a court appointed lawyer because he wants to help those who have no money.

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