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círculos

/SEER-koo-lohs/

circles

A simple illustration showing several colorful circles of different sizes and hues overlapping slightly against a bright, plain background.

Círculos (circles) as geometric shapes.

círculos(noun)

mA1

circles

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geometric shape

Also:

rings

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circular marks or bands

,

loops

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in handwriting or paths

📝 In Action

Para este ejercicio, necesitamos dibujar tres círculos perfectos.

A1

For this exercise, we need to draw three perfect circles.

Con el telescopio vimos los círculos de Saturno.

A2

With the telescope, we saw the rings of Saturn.

Noté unos círculos oscuros debajo de tus ojos; ¿dormiste bien?

B1

I noticed some dark circles under your eyes; did you sleep well?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • anillos (rings)
  • redondeles (rounds/circular shapes)

Common Collocations

  • círculos viciosos – vicious circles
  • círculos concéntricos – concentric circles

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

'Círculos' is the masculine plural form. It requires masculine plural adjectives (e.g., 'círculos pequeños') and the plural article 'los'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender

Mistake: "La círculos"

Correction: Use 'Los círculos'. Remember, this word is masculine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Visualizing the Root

Think of the root word 'círculo' (circle) whenever you see the adjective 'circular' or the verb 'circular' (to move around/circulate).

An illustration of five diverse, stylized people standing close together in a tight circular formation, suggesting a social circle or close-knit group.

Círculos (circles) referring to social groups or spheres of influence.

círculos(noun)

mB2

circles

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social groups or spheres of influence

Also:

sets

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closed or exclusive groups

📝 In Action

Ella solo confía en la gente de sus círculos más cercanos.

B2

She only trusts people in her closest circles.

Esos artistas se mueven en círculos muy exclusivos de la ciudad.

C1

Those artists move in very exclusive circles in the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ambientes (environments/spheres)
  • grupos (groups)

Common Collocations

  • círculos literarios – literary circles
  • círculos de poder – circles of power

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

When used figuratively, 'círculos' refers to a distinct boundary or community that connects people with shared interests, like 'social circles' or 'professional circles'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: círculos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'círculos' to mean a social or professional group?

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Word Family

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

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.