What does "circundar" mean in English?

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Spanish

circundar

English

surround

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Alternative translations of "circundar"

encircle
encompass
border
enclose

Examples of how to use "circundar" in Spanish

Spanish
Una muralla circundaba la ciudad antigua.
English
A wall surrounded the ancient city.
Spanish
El río circunda la ciudad.
English
The river surrounds the city.
Spanish
La muralla circundó el antiguo pueblo.
English
The wall encircled the old village.
Spanish
Antes, la torre circundaba el castillo.
English
Before, the tower surrounded the castle.
Spanish
El nuevo parque circundará la plaza central.
English
The new park will encircle the central square.

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Una muralla circundaba la ciudad antigua.

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