círculos
“círculos” means “circles” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
circles
Also: rings, loops
📝 In Action
Para este ejercicio, necesitamos dibujar tres círculos perfectos.
A1For this exercise, we need to draw three perfect circles.
Con el telescopio vimos los círculos de Saturno.
A2With the telescope, we saw the rings of Saturn.
Noté unos círculos oscuros debajo de tus ojos; ¿dormiste bien?
B1I noticed some dark circles under your eyes; did you sleep well?
circles
Also: sets
📝 In Action
Ella solo confía en la gente de sus círculos más cercanos.
B2She only trusts people in her closest circles.
Esos artistas se mueven en círculos muy exclusivos de la ciudad.
C1Those artists move in very exclusive circles in the city.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "círculos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: círculos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'círculos' to mean a social or professional group?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *circulus*, which means 'small ring' or 'cycle.' This root is also the source of the English word 'circle.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'círculos' a masculine word?
In Spanish, most words that end in -o are masculine, and 'círculo' follows this common pattern. You must use masculine articles and adjectives with it (los círculos, círculos grandes).
What is the difference between 'círculos' and 'anillos'?
While both mean 'rings,' 'círculos' usually refers to the flat, two-dimensional shape (like drawing a circle). 'Anillos' (rings) more often refers to three-dimensional objects, like jewelry or the rings of a planet.