Rodeada (en. Surrounded)

/roˈðeaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The state of being surrounded by objects, people, or elements.
The house is surrounded by trees.
La casa está rodeada de árboles.
The quality of someone who is in a closed or limited environment.
She feels surrounded by problems.
Se siente rodeada de problemas.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'rodear', which means to encircle or wrap something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surrounded by friends
To be in the company of many friends.
rodeada de amigos
to be surrounded by problems
To feel overwhelmed by difficulties.
estar rodeada de problemas
surrounded by nature
To be in a natural environment, full of plants and animals.
rodeada de naturaleza

Related Words

to surround
The action of putting something around another thing.
rodear
to circumscribe
To limit or enclose within certain boundaries.
circunscribir
to wrap
To cover something completely.
envolver

Slang Meanings

Surrounded by drama
She's always surrounded by drama; she can't help it.
Siempre está rodeada de drama, no puede evitarlo.
Surrounded by bad vibes
That place is surrounded by bad vibes; I prefer to leave.
Ese lugar está rodeado de malas vibras, prefiero irme.