around

• Adverbio con sentidos relacionados: (1) aproximadamente («alrededor de las diez»), (2) en los alrededores o cerca («Ella miró a su alrededor»), (3) por todos los lados o alrededor de un perímetro («La valla rodea el jardín por todas partes»). Se usa comúnmente en inglés británico y americano.

An adverb with several related meanings: (1) approximately (“around ten o’clock”), (2) in the vicinity or nearby (“She looked around”), (3) on all sides or throughout (“The fence goes around the garden”). It is frequently used in both British and American English.

1. Near; in the vicinityA1informal

   In or at a location close to the speaker or listener; nearby.

   cerca, en los alrededores

   • There’s a coffee shop around the corner.
   • Do you live around here?
   • We walked around the park for a while.

   Sinónimosaboutat handclosenearnearby

2. Approximately; aboutA2informal

   Used to indicate an approximate amount, number, or time.

   aproximadamente, alrededor de

   • The meeting will last around an hour.
   • There were around fifty people at the concert.
   • I'll be back around 5 pm.

   Sinónimosaboutapproximatelycircaclose tomore or lessnearlyroughly

   Antónimosexactlyprecisely

3. In a circle; turning backB1informal

   Moving in a circular path or returning to a previous position.

   En círculo; dando la vuelta

   • She looked around before entering the room.
   • He turned around when he heard his name.
   • After a short break, the conversation turned around to the new project.

   Sinónimosaboutbackround

4. Surrounded by; encirclingB2formalbritish

   Existing or placed all around something or someone.

   alrededor de

   • The garden was filled with flowers planted around the fountain.
   • They built a fence around the property for security.
   • The city is surrounded by mountains that rise around it.

   Sinónimosaboutall-aroundround

• Preposición que expresa movimiento en círculo, posición alrededor de un objeto, tiempo o cantidad aproximados, distribución dentro de un área o evitación de un obstáculo.

A preposition indicating movement in a circular or curved path, position surrounding or on all sides of something, approximation of time or quantity, distribution within an area, or avoidance of an obstacle or issue.

1. Movement in a circular or curved pathA2formal

   Used to show movement following a circular route or curve, often returning to or near the starting point, or moving along the perimeter of something.

   alrededor de

   • We walked around the lake.
   • The children ran around the playground.
   • She turned around to see who was behind her.
   • The Earth moves around the Sun.

2. Position on all sides or surrounding somethingA2formal

   Indicates that someone or something is located on every side of an object, person, or place, forming an enclosure or border.

   Alrededor de, rodeando

   • They sat around the table.
   • There was a fence around the garden.
   • She wore a scarf around her neck.
   • Crowds gathered around the stage.

3. Approximate time, number, or amountB1formal

   Used before a number, time, or quantity to indicate that the figure is not exact but close to the stated value.

   aproximadamente

   • I'll arrive around 6 o'clock.
   • It costs around fifty dollars.
   • There were around twenty people at the meeting.
   • She's around thirty years old.

4. Movement to various places within an areaB1formal

   Indicates moving without a fixed direction or purpose to different locations within a particular place, region, or environment.

   por (movimiento sin rumbo fijo dentro de un área)

   • We spent the day walking around the city.
   • He traveled around Europe last summer.
   • She showed me around the office.
   • They drove around looking for a parking spot.

5. Avoiding or bypassing an obstacle or issueB2formal

   Used to indicate movement that goes past something without touching it, or metaphorically, dealing with a problem indirectly rather than confronting it directly.

   evitando o rodeando un obstáculo

   • We drove around the traffic jam.
   • She found a way around the rules.
   • He talked around the subject instead of answering directly.
   • They built the road around the mountain.

6. Existence or presence in a place or situationB2informal

   Used informally to indicate that someone or something exists, is available, or is active in a particular location, context, or period.

   por aquí / presente

   • Is there a doctor around?
   • He's been around for a long time.
   • There are plenty of opportunities around.
   • Rumours have been around about the merger.