rodeado
“rodeado” means “surrounded” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
surrounded, encircled
Also: hemmed in
📝 In Action
El castillo estaba rodeado por un foso profundo.
A2The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
Se sintió rodeada de gente nueva en la fiesta.
B1She felt surrounded by new people at the party.
Los problemas lo tienen rodeado últimamente.
B2Problems have him surrounded lately (He's overwhelmed by problems).
surrounded
Also: encircled
📝 In Action
El ejército ha rodeado la ciudad por completo.
A1The army has completely surrounded the city.
Habían rodeado la mesa antes de que llegáramos.
B1They had circled the table before we arrived.
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Quick Quiz: rodeado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'rodeado' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb 'rodear', which means 'to move around in a circle.' This verb is related to the Spanish word 'rueda' (wheel), suggesting the original idea was to form a circle around something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does 'rodeado' change its ending, and when does it stay 'rodeado'?
It changes its ending (to -a, -os, -as) when it acts as a descriptive adjective (e.g., 'The house is surrounded' = 'La casa está rodeada'). It stays fixed as 'rodeado' when it is combined with the verb 'haber' (to have) to form a past action (e.g., 'They have surrounded' = 'Ellos han rodeado').
Is 'rodeado' a regular or irregular form?
'Rodeado' is the past participle of the verb 'rodear,' which is a completely regular verb. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs (-ado).