Also means
approximately
Usage Note
Circa precedes a number to mean 'approximately': circa cento persone = about a hundred people. Unlike English 'circa,' it is used in everyday speech, not only in academic or historical contexts. It can also follow a noun as a preposition meaning 'regarding' in formal writing: domande circa il progetto = questions regarding the project.
Examples
"Ci vogliono circa due ore."
Natural Translation
It takes about two hours.
Literal Translation
There-want about two hours

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