How to Say "circulation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “circulation” is “circulación” — use 'circulación' when referring to the movement of blood within the body or the general flow of something in a continuous loop.
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circulación
nounB1general
Use 'circulación' when referring to the movement of blood within the body or the general flow of something in a continuous loop.
Examples
Caminar diariamente es muy bueno para la circulación sanguínea.
Walking daily is very good for blood circulation.
tránsito
nounA2general
Use 'tránsito' specifically for the flow of traffic, pedestrians, or vehicles in a particular location.
Examples
El tránsito está muy lento esta mañana por la lluvia.
The traffic is very slow this morning because of the rain.
Circulación vs. Tránsito
The most common mistake is using 'circulación' for traffic. Remember that 'circulación' is for blood or general flow, while 'tránsito' is specifically for the movement of vehicles or people in streets and public spaces.
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