rodea
“rodea” means “surrounds” in Spanish (physical positioning).
surrounds, goes around
Also: circles, encloses
📝 In Action
El jardín rodea la casa antigua.
A2The garden surrounds the old house.
Una valla de madera rodea el campo.
A2A wooden fence goes around the field.
¡Rodea el edificio por la izquierda!
B1Go around the building to the left!
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: rodea
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'The forest surrounds the lake'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'rotare', which means to turn like a wheel (rota).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rodea' the same as 'alrededor'?
Not exactly. 'Rodea' is an action (a verb meaning 'it surrounds'), while 'alrededor' is a location word (an adverb meaning 'around').
Can 'rodea' be used for people?
Yes! You can say 'Mucha gente lo rodea' to mean 'Many people are standing around him.'