What is the Spanish word for "surround"?

Learn how to say "surround" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

surround

Spanish

rodear

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Alternative translations of "surround"

cercar
envolver
acercar
abarcar

Examples of how to use "surround" in Spanish

English
Tall fences surround the entire property.
Spanish
Altadas vallas rodean toda la propiedad.
English
Tall trees surround the quiet cabin.
Spanish
Altivos árboles rodean la tranquila cabaña.
English
Soldiers surrounded the castle at dawn.
Spanish
Los soldados rodearon el castillo al amanecer.
English
Police are surrounding the escape route now.
Spanish
La policía está rodeando la ruta de escape ahora.
English
Crowds have surrounded the famous actor.
Spanish
Las multitudes han rodeado al famoso actor.

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Tall fences surround the entire property.

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