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circuito

seer-KWEE-toh/siɾˈkwito/

nounB1general
Use 'circuito' for a defined physical path for racing or travel, or for an electrical/electronic system.
A vibrant illustration of a simple, closed, winding red racetrack path laid out on a green field, emphasizing the continuous loop.

Examples

El piloto completó el circuito en menos de dos minutos.

The pilot completed the circuit in under two minutes.

El Gran Premio se celebrará en el circuito de Mónaco.

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

Hicimos un circuito turístico por todas las capitales andinas.

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

La carrera de caballos tiene un circuito muy desafiante.

The horse race has a very challenging track.

Gender Reminder

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

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.

recorrido

reh-koh-REE-doh/rekoˈriðo/

nounA2general
Choose 'recorrido' when referring to a specific route or path, especially for a race or a journey that forms a loop.
A winding green path drawn across a sunny landscape, showing a clear start point and an end point.

Examples

El recorrido de la caminata incluye un ascenso a la montaña.

The route of the hike includes a climb up the mountain.

¿Cuál es el recorrido de la maratón?

What is the route of the marathon?

El recorrido por la ciudad duró tres horas.

The tour of the city lasted three hours.

Necesitamos revisar el recorrido total antes de salir.

We need to check the total distance before leaving.

Gender Reminder

As a noun, 'recorrido' is always masculine, so you use 'el' or 'un' with it.

gira

/HEE-rah//ˈxi.ɾa/

nounB1general
Use 'gira' for a scheduled series of performances or visits, typically by an artist or group, that covers multiple locations.
A vibrant tour bus traveling past multiple concert halls, representing a musical tour.

Examples

La banda está planeando una gira por Europa el próximo verano.

The band is planning a tour of Europe next summer.

El famoso cantante anunció su gira mundial para el próximo año.

The famous singer announced his world tour for next year.

La gira de promoción duró casi tres meses.

The promotional tour lasted almost three months.

Always Feminine

Remember to use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with 'gira,' even though it ends in '-a' like many feminine nouns.

círculo

nounB2general
Employ 'círculo' metaphorically to describe a repetitive or enclosed sequence of events, like a 'vicious circle'.

Examples

Salimos del círculo de la pobreza gracias a la educación.

We escaped the circle of poverty thanks to education.

Circuito vs. Recorrido

Learners often confuse 'circuito' and 'recorrido' because both can refer to a path. Remember that 'circuito' is more common for established tracks (like race circuits) or electrical paths, while 'recorrido' is a more general term for a route or journey, especially one that might be walked or cycled.

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