Rededor (en. Around)

/re.deˈdor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates a position concerning the surroundings of something.

The dog runs around the park.

El perro corre alrededor del parque.

Means in proximity to something.

There are many trees around the house.

Hay muchos árboles alrededor de la casa.

Indicates movement in a circuit or along a circumference.

The dance takes place around the campfire.

La danza se realiza alrededor de la fogata.

From the Latin 'circuītus', which means 'circular' or 'around'.

around the world

Expression that indicates a distance or a global journey.

alrededor del mundo

from one side to the other around

Indicates movement from one end to another in a nearby area.

de un lado a otro alrededor

look around

Observe what is in the surroundings.

mirar alrededor

to surround

Being around something or someone.

rodear

circumference

Curved line that encloses a flat area.

circunferencia

around

Indicates closeness or proximity to something.

en torno

Around the situation

Being around the situation means being aware of what is happening.

Estar alrededor de la situación significa estar al tanto de lo que ocurre.

Around an idea

We talked around an innovative idea.

Conversamos alrededor de una idea innovadora.