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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "BWEHL" + "tahs" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

To overthink or mentally loop on the same problem without ever reaching a conclusion. Used widely across the Spanish-speaking world, dar vueltas is that unproductive mental spiral that keeps you stuck instead of moving forward.

Examples

I have been going around in circles on the same problem for hours.

Stop overthinking it and just make a decision.

Regional synonyms

To go out partying, hit bars and clubs and have a great time with friends in Chile. Carretear is the sacred weekend verb, that nighttime ritual that starts with a 'previo' and ends at sunrise.