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masculine

/ˈθiɾkulo/ ES

/ˈsiɾkulo/ MX

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Translation

circle

Word origin

From Latin circulus ('small ring, circle'), a diminutive of circus ('ring'). The same root gives English 'circle' and 'circular'.

Origin: Latin
Root: circulus
English cognates: circle, circular, circus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcírculos

Examples

The kids made a circle in the garden.

Draw a big circle on the paper.

He has a very tight circle of friends.

The circle of the moon looks very clear tonight.

We are in a circle that is hard to break.

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This word is part of lesson 37.