surrounding

[/səˈraʊndɪŋ/]

adjective/nounpl: surroundings (noun plural)

circundante; arredores

1. (adjective) Located or situated on all sides; encircling

The surrounding mountains create a beautiful landscape.

As montanhas circundantes criam uma paisagem linda.

2. (noun - usually plural) The area or environment around a place or person

She felt uncomfortable in her new surroundings.

Ela se sentia desconfortável em seus novos arredores.

3. (noun) Things that are around something; environment or context

The pleasant surroundings made the experience memorable.

Os arredores agradáveis tornaram a experiência memorável.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

arredores; circundante; entorno

Most common usage in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

arredores; imediações

Common regional variant

São Paulo

entorno; arredores; imediações

Urban usage emphasizing surrounding area

Portugal

arredores; envolvente; circundante

European Portuguese prefers 'envolvente' in modern usage

in the surrounding area

surrounding circumstances

surrounding community

take in one's surroundings

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