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circuito

/seer-KWEE-toh/

circuit

A vibrant illustration of a simple, closed, winding red racetrack path laid out on a green field, emphasizing the continuous loop.

A 'circuito' as a closed route or path.

circuito(noun)

mB1

circuit

?

closed route or path

,

track

?

racing

Also:

route

?

a specific travel path

,

tour

?

a set itinerary

📝 In Action

El Gran Premio se celebrará en el circuito de Mónaco.

B1

The Grand Prix will be held on the Monaco circuit (track).

Hicimos un circuito turístico por todas las capitales andinas.

B2

We did a tourist route (circuit) through all the Andean capitals.

La carrera de caballos tiene un circuito muy desafiante.

B1

The horse race has a very challenging track.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • circuito cerrado – closed circuit
  • dar un circuito – to do a loop/lap

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'circuito' is always masculine, so you use 'el' or 'un' with it (e.g., 'el circuito grande').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with 'círculo'

Mistake: "Usar 'círculo' when referring to a race track."

Correction: 'Círculo' means a geometric shape (circle); 'circuito' means the path or loop of a route or track.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Racing

This is the standard word for any professional racing track, whether for cars, bikes, or running.

An illustration of a basic electrical circuit showing a simple battery connected by thick wires to a small, brightly glowing yellow light bulb, forming a complete closed electrical loop.

A 'circuito' defined as an electrical or electronic system.

circuito(noun)

mB2

circuit

?

electrical or electronic system

Also:

wiring

?

system of connections

📝 In Action

El técnico dijo que había un problema en el circuito principal.

B2

The technician said there was a problem in the main circuit.

Un cortocircuito causó que se fuera la luz en todo el edificio.

B2

A short circuit caused the lights to go out in the entire building.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • circuito integrado – integrated circuit (IC)
  • cortocircuito – short circuit

⭐ Usage Tips

The Short Circuit

Note that 'short circuit' is one word in Spanish: 'cortocircuito' (masculine noun, 'el cortocircuito').

A simple illustration showing five distinct brightly colored location icons (e.g., a tower, a house, a factory) scattered on a map-like background. Thin blue lines connect all five icons together, forming a visible network.

A 'circuito' meaning a connected network system of people or places.

circuito(noun)

mC1

network

?

a connected system of people or places

Also:

series

?

a sequence of events or locations

📝 In Action

Ella es una figura importante en el circuito de arte contemporáneo de la ciudad.

C1

She is an important figure in the city's contemporary art network (circuit).

El juez viajó por todo el circuito judicial cubriendo varios casos.

C1

The judge traveled throughout the judicial circuit covering several cases.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • circuito social – social circuit

⭐ Usage Tips

Figurative Use

Think of this meaning as an invisible loop or group of people/places that are connected professionally or socially.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: circuito

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'circuito' in its figurative meaning (social network)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

círculo(circle) - noun
circular(to circulate/to move around) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'circuito' mean the same thing as 'círculo'?

No, they are different! 'Círculo' is a geometric circle (the shape), while 'circuito' is a closed path or route, like a race track or an electrical system.

Is 'circuito' common when talking about computers?

Yes, very common. You will often hear 'circuito integrado' (integrated circuit or IC) when discussing computer components and microchips.