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em torno de

[ɛ̃ ˈtɔ̃.nu dɨ]
preposition/adverbial phrase
around, about, approximately
1. in the vicinity or surrounding area of something
They gathered around the fire.
Eles se reuniram em torno do fogo.
2. approximately, roughly (indicating an approximate quantity or number)
There were around 200 people at the event.
Havia em torno de 200 pessoas no evento.
3. concerning, regarding, on the subject of
The discussion centered around environmental issues.
A discussão girou em torno de questões ambientais.
Synonyms
à volta deaproximadamenteperto decerca deacerca de
Antonyms
longe deafastado de

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em torno de
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
à volta de
More commonly used in Portugal; 'em torno de' also acceptable
São Paulo
em torno de
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
em torno de
Standard usage in both formal and colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

girar em torno de
reunir-se em torno de
estar em torno de
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