Alrededor (en. Around)

/alreðeˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

preposition

Indicates proximity in space to something or someone.

The moon orbits around the Earth.

La luna gira alrededor de la Tierra.

Indicates the position in the surroundings of a place.

There are trees around the house.

Hay árboles alrededor de la casa.

Denotes an approximation in time or quantity.

We will arrive around three in the afternoon.

Llegaremos alrededor de las tres de la tarde.

From the Latin 'circa' which means 'around'.

around the world

Which encompasses the entire planet.

alrededor del mundo

around the table

Position of people who are seated at the table.

alrededor de la mesa

roam around

To walk without a fixed destination.

andar alrededor

circumference

Closed line that defines a circular figure.

circunferencia

periphery

Area that surrounds a central area.

periferia

circulation

Mobility of elements in an environment.

circulación

In an urban context to describe someone who is always nearby or attentive.

That friend is always around, like a lap dog.

Ese amigo está siempre alrededor, como un perro faldero.

Used in context to refer to things that are at hand or accessible.

I have the resources around, I just need to look for them.

Tengo los recursos alrededor, solo tengo que buscarlos.