Circulación (en. Circulation)
/siɾ.ku.laˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The process by which blood moves through the circulatory system.
Blood circulation is essential for health.
La circulación sanguínea es esencial para la salud.
The flow of traffic on a street or road.
The circulation in the city center is very complicated during rush hour.
La circulación en el centro de la ciudad es muy complicada durante las horas pico.
Dissemination or distribution of information or news.
The circulation of this newspaper has increased significantly.
La circulación de este periódico ha aumentado notablemente.
Etymology
From Latin 'circulatio', meaning 'action of circulating'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blood circulation
Movement of blood in the body.
circulación sanguínea
to put into circulation
To make something start being distributed or used.
poner en circulación
circulation of goods
Movements and transactions of products in the market.
circulación de bienes
Related Words
circulatory
Related to the blood circulation system.
circulatorio
circulating
That circulates or is in motion.
circulante
Slang Meanings
Flow or rapid movement.
The party was in full circulation, everyone was having fun!
La fiesta estaba en plena circulación, ¡todos se estaban divirtiendo!
State of something that is in use or development.
That rumor is in total circulation among the students.
Ese rumor está en total circulación entre los estudiantes.