Circulación (en. Circulation)

/siɾ.ku.laˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of circulating or moving around a place.
The circulation of vehicles in the city is intense during peak hours.
La circulación de vehículos en la ciudad es intensa durante las horas pico.
Set of blood vessels that transport blood throughout the organism.
Blood circulation is essential for health.
La circulación sanguínea es esencial para la salud.
Distribution of a publication or document.
The circulation of the magazine has increased in recent months.
La circulación de la revista ha aumentado en los últimos meses.

Etymology

From the Latin 'circulatio', which means 'action of circulating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blood circulation
Movement of blood throughout the body.
circulación sanguínea
circulation of ideas
Exchange and diffusion of thoughts.
circulación de ideas

Related Words

circular
Having the shape of a circle or being rounded.
circular
circulating
That circulates or moves.
circulante

Slang Meanings

Dynamic and active lifestyle.
In this neighborhood, everyone has good social circulation.
En este barrio, todo el mundo tiene una buena circulación social.
Referring to the economic and commercial activity of an area.
Circulation in the market has improved thanks to the new policies.
La circulación en el mercado ha mejorado gracias a las nuevas políticas.