circle

a round shape consisting of a curved line that completely encloses a space and is the same distance from its center at every point

círculo, circunferencia

Collocations circle of friends

• Draw a circle.

  Dibuja un círculo.

to move around something in a circular way, either continuously or repeatedly

dar vueltas alrededor de algo, rodear

Collocations circle the building

• The plane circled the airport.

  El avión hizo círculos alrededor del aeropuerto.

a group of people who are connected in some way, for example because they have the same interests or belong to the same organization

circulo, grupo

Collocations circle of friends

• She has a wide circle of friends.

  Ella tiene un amplio círculo de amigos.

to draw a line around something, making it look like a circle

dibujar alrededor de algo, rodear con un círculo

• circle sth

• Circle the correct answer.

  Marque con un círculo la respuesta correcta.

an area or a space that is round in shape, especially one with a particular purpose

área circular, zona

Collocations circle of influence

• The children played in a circle.

  Los niños jugaron en un círculo.

to travel around an area, visiting different places or people

visitar lugares o personas alrededor de una zona

Collocations circle the country

• We circled the country by bus.

  Recorrimos el país en autobús.

to move around a planet, star, or other object in space, following its path

orbitar alrededor de algo

Collocations circle the earth

• The moon circles the Earth.

  La luna orbita alrededor de la Tierra.

to practice a traditional activity or skill, especially one that is part of your culture or religion

practicar una actividad o habilidad tradicional

Collocations circle the fire

• The dancers circled the fire.

  Las bailarinas danzaron alrededor de la hoguera.