Rodeaban (en. Surrounded)
/roˈðe.a.βan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To surround means to be encircled or bordered by something.
The mountains surrounded the valley, creating an impressive landscape.
Las montañas rodeaban el valle, creando un paisaje impresionante.
It implies an action in which something or someone is encircled or surrounded.
The soldiers surrounded the city to ensure its safety.
Los soldados rodeaban la ciudad para garantizar su seguridad.
It is used to express that several things are in a circle around a point.
The children surrounded the clown during the party.
Los niños rodeaban al payaso durante la fiesta.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ro dare', which means to turn around.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to surround a situation
To confront a problem from different angles.
rodear una situación
surrounded by friends
To be in the company of many close people.
rodeado de amigos
to surround with care
To protect or care for with special attention.
rodear con cuidados
Related Words
to surround
Act of placing something around another object.
rodear
to fence
To close an area with fences or physical boundaries.
cercar
to wrap
To completely cover something with another thing.
envolver
Slang Meanings
To surround in the sense of being surrounded by influential people.
This guy is always surrounded by important people.
Este tipo siempre está rodeado de gente importante.
To surround in the context of a conflict or problem.
I feel like I am surrounded by unsolvable problems.
Siento que estoy rodeado de problemas sin solución.