circolare
/tʃirˈkolaːre/noun★Intermediate
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
💡Pro Tip
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
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese