Círculo (en. Circle)

/ˈsiɾ.ku.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Figure with a rounded shape that has no corners.

The circle is a basic figure in geometry.

El círculo es una figura básica en la geometría.

Area bounded by a circumference.

In the circle I drew, I played with colors.

En el círculo que dibujé, jugué con los colores.

Set of people united by some relationship.

I belong to a very close-knit circle of friends.

Pertenezco a un círculo de amigos muy cerrado.

From Latin 'circulus', a diminutive of 'circus', which means 'circus' or 'enclosure'.

vicious circle

Problematic situation from which it is difficult to escape.

círculo vicioso

close the circle

To conclude a matter or return to a previous situation.

cerrar el círculo

social circle

Group of people with interpersonal relationships.

círculo social

circulation

Constant movement of people or things in an area.

circulación

circumference

Curved line that encloses a circle.

circunferencia

circular

Having the shape of a circle.

circular

Circle of friends or acquaintances.

They always invite me to their circle, it’s a lot of fun.

Siempre me invitan a su círculo, es muy divertido.

Select or exclusive group.

That event is only for the elite circle.

Ese evento es solo para el círculo de élite.