/θiɾkuˈlaɾ/
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Translation
circular, round
Word origin
From Latin circularis, from circulus ('small ring'), a diminutive of circus ('ring, circle'). The same root gives English 'circle' and 'circus'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- circularis
- English cognates
- circle, circus
Grammar
Masc pluralcirculares
Examples
plaza .
The square has a very elegant circular shape.
.
We took the ring road to avoid the centre.
¿ alcantarillas ?
Why are manhole covers circular?
aspas refrescaba.
The circular motion of the blades cooled us down.
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She drew two round windows on each side of the door.
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