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surround in Portuguese

surround in Portuguese is cercar, contornar, rodear — surround means to be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.

surround in Portuguese

cercar
verb
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
contornar
verb
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
cercar
verb
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
rodear
verb
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

What does "surround" mean?

  1. verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
    "A high wall surrounds the old castle."
  2. noun A border or frame that goes around something.
    "The fireplace has a marble surround."

surround in a sentence

  • A high wall surrounds the old castle.
  • Police surrounded the building within minutes.
  • The fireplace has a marble surround.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "surround" in Portuguese?

"surround" in Portuguese is cercar, contornar, rodear. surround means: To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.

How do you use "surround" in a sentence?

Example: "A high wall surrounds the old castle." In Portuguese, "surround" is cercar, contornar, rodear.

Are there other ways to say "surround" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "surround": cercar, contornar, rodear.

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