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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
alrededor
around
al-
to the
+
rededor
round
Alrededor means around and can be thought of as al-0 (to the0) + rededor1 (round1), literally meaning 'to the round'.
adverb
  1. around
    Around or surrounding something
    Hay muchos árboles alrededor del lago. // There are many trees around the lake.
  2. about
    Approximately or about a certain amount
    Llegará alrededor de las tres de la tarde. // He will arrive around three in the afternoon.