círculo

circle

noun SEER-koo-loh Less Common

Origin: From Latin circulus, diminutive of circus (ring).

Usage Note

Círculo can be a geometric circle, a social circle (círculo de amigos), or a formal club or association (círculo cultural). The written accent on the first syllable marks the stress as antepenultimate (esdrújula). The phrase en círculos (going in circles) is used figuratively just as in English.

Examples

"Los niños formaron un círculo en el suelo."

Natural Translation

The children formed a circle on the floor.

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