Rodear (en. Surround)
/roˈðeaɾ/
Synonyms
- envolver
- abracar
- circundar
- contornear
Slang Meanings
To surround someone so they can't escape, usually in a game or social context.
The friends surrounded Juan at the party so he couldn't leave.
Los amigos rodearon a Juan en la fiesta para que no se pudiera ir.
To approach an idea or topic indirectly.
You're skirting around the topic and not stating it directly.
Estás rodeando el tema y no lo estás diciendo directamente.