Rodearon (en. Surrounded)

/roˈðe.a.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Past tense of rodear, meaning to encircle or form a circle around.
The protesters surrounded the government building.
Los manifestantes rodearon el edificio del gobierno.
To imply a complex or difficult situation.
Economic problems surrounded the country for years.
Los problemas económicos rodearon al país durante años.
To besiege a place or a person.
Security forces surrounded the suspect's house.
Las fuerzas de seguridad rodearon la casa del sospechoso.

Etymology

From the verb rodear, which comes from 'rodea-', originating from Latin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Surround with love
To show affection and care towards someone or something.
Rodear con amor
Consider a decision
To carefully consider the options before making a decision.
Rodear una decisión
Surround oneself with good people
To seek the company of positive people.
Rodearse de gente buena

Related Words

rodear
To form a circle or approach something.
rodear
cercar
To limit the space of something, especially with a fence.
cercar
asediar
To close off a place from all sides.
asediar

Slang Meanings

To be in the danger zone.
I was surrounded by problems at work.
Estaba rodeado de problemas en el trabajo.
To be harassed or followed.
I was surrounded by fans after the concert.
Me rodearon los fans después del concierto.