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around

[/əˈraʊnd/]
preposition/adverb
ao redor de / em volta de / aproximadamente
1. on all sides of; encircling
The fence goes around the garden.
A cerca vai ao redor do jardim.
2. approximately; roughly
There were around 200 people at the concert.
Havia aproximadamente 200 pessoas no concerto.
3. in the vicinity or nearby
Is there a supermarket around here?
Há um supermercado por aqui perto?
4. in a circular motion or direction
She spun around quickly.
Ela virou-se rapidamente.
5. on the other side of
The shop is around the corner.
A loja fica ao virar da esquina.
Synonyms
aboutapproximatelyroughlysurroundingcircling
Antonyms
awaydistant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ao redor de / em volta de / uns/umas
Most common usage in Brazil, 'uns/umas' for approximation
Rio de Janeiro
ao redor de / pra cá e pra lá
Colloquial usage with movement connotation
São Paulo
ao redor de / aproximadamente
Standard usage, more formal in business contexts
Portugal
à volta de / em redor de / à roda de
Portuguese preference for 'à volta de' and 'em redor de'

Related Idioms & Phrases

around the clock - 24 horas por dia, dia e noite
come around - mudar de ideia, visitar
get around - deslocar-se, circundar
turn around - virar-se, mudar de direção
around the bend - à beira do colapso mental
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