alrededor de — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
• vicinity noun The surrounding area or nearby region.

Senses

alrededor de is used for these senses in English:

• about Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
• about Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
• vicinity Approximate size or amount.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

around — full definition

1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

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