What does circondare in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word circondare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use circondare in Italian.
The word circondare in Italian means encircle, surround, enclose, surround, cover, surround oneself. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word circondare
encircle, surroundverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (attorniare, formare un cerchio) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") La polizia ha circondato la casa dove si sono barricati i terroristi. The police surrounded the house where the terrorists were hiding. |
encloseverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (chiudere uno spazio con perimetro) Il prato è da circondare con un recinto. The lawn is to be enclosed by a fence. |
surround, coververbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (ricoprire: cura, attenzione) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Mia nonna mi ha sempre circondato di un sacco di attenzioni. My grandmother always surrounded me with care. |
surround oneselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (frequentare spesso) La nobildonna amava circondarsi di intellettuali. The noblewoman loved surrounding herself with intellectuals. |
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