circolare

/tʃirˈkolaːre/
nounIntermediate
formal

A circular letter or notice, typically issued by an organization or authority.

La scuola ha inviato una circolare ai genitori.

The school sent a circular to the parents.

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Often used in administrative or official contexts.

general

A circular route or movement.

Il treno fa un giro circolare intorno alla città.

The train makes a circular route around the city.

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Less common usage, often in transportation or geography.

Collocations

inviare una circolareto send a circularricevere una circolareto receive a circular

Synonyms

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Administrative Use

In Italian, 'circolare' is often used for official notices or memos.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'circulāris', meaning 'circular' or 'round'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal or administrative contexts, such as school or workplace communications.

Word Breakdown

circul-
circle
root
+
-are
suffix indicating a noun
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese