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    Alrededores (en. Surroundings)

    /al.re.de.ro.s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Area that surrounds a place.
    The surroundings of the city are very quiet.
    Los alrededores de la ciudad son muy tranquilos.
    Set of nearby places or areas.
    There are several restaurants in the surroundings of the park.
    Hay varios restaurantes en los alrededores del parque.
    Immediate space that surrounds an object or place.
    The surroundings of the school are safe.
    Los alrededores de la escuela son seguros.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'alrededor', which comes from the Latin 'circa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the surroundings
    in the areas near a place.
    en los alrededores
    around the surroundings
    in the nearby areas, often informally.
    por los alrededores
    investigate the surroundings
    explore or get to know the adjacent areas.
    investigar los alrededores

    Related Words

    close
    That is close in space or time.
    cercano
    environment
    The set of circumstances that surround a human being.
    entorno
    neighborhood
    Group of houses or people living nearby.
    vecindad

    Slang Meanings

    Surroundings as 'the area' in terms of socializing.
    Let's take a walk around the surroundings, to see what we can do.
    Vamos a dar una vuelta por los alrededores, a ver qué hacemos.
    Referring to the surroundings of a place as atmosphere or environment.
    The surroundings were full of good vibes.
    Los alrededores estaban llenos de buen rollo.