Dictionary · Portuguese

circular

adjective

Senses

  1. 1.

    circular, round

    having the shape of a circle

  2. 2.

    circular, cyclical

    moving in a circle or cycle; recurring

  3. 3.

    circular (letter/notice)

    a written notice distributed to multiple people (noun usage)

Examples

  • "A mesa circular acomoda mais pessoas do que a retangular."

    The round table accommodates more people than the rectangular one.

  • "O movimento circular da Terra ao redor do Sol dura um ano."

    The circular movement of the Earth around the Sun lasts one year.

  • "A empresa enviou uma circular informando sobre as novas políticas."

    The company sent a circular informing about the new policies.

Usage

"Circular" functions primarily as an adjective meaning "round" or "cyclical." It can also be used as a feminine noun (a circular) to refer to an official notice or memorandum. Common collocations include "movimento circular" (circular motion), "mesa circular" (round table), and "economia circular" (circular economy).