Circular (en. Circular)
/siɾ.kuˈlaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Object or figure shaped like a circle.
The plate is circular.
El plato es circular.
Document sent to several people.
I received an informative circular regarding the meeting.
Recibí un circular informando sobre la reunión.
adjective
That repeats in a circuit form.
The path was circular.
El camino era circular.
Related to a circle.
Circular geometry is interesting.
La geometría circular es interesante.
Etymology
From the Latin 'circularis', which means 'belonging to a circle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
character circular
Official document that summons a meeting.
circular de carácter
informative circular
Advertising sent to a specific group.
circular informativa
economic circular
Document that details relevant economic aspects.
circular económica
Related Words
circle
Set of points equidistant from a central point.
círculo
circumference
Line surrounding the circle.
circunferencia
circularity
Property of being circular.
circularidad
Slang Meanings
Circular as referring to a topic without getting to the point.
Don't beat around the bush, get to the circular.
No me des vueltas, ve al circular.
Circular in the context of a decision without a clear basis.
The decision was very circular, without solid arguments.
La decisión fue muy circular, sin argumentos sólidos.