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circolare

circulate

verb cheer-koh-LAH-reh Less Common

Also means

go around

Usage Note

Circolare is used for traffic, blood, money, and rumours alike, so circola voce che... means 'word is going round that...'. As a separate word circolare is also a feminine noun meaning a 'circular' (an official memo) and an adjective meaning 'circular'. Police and signs use it to mean 'keep moving': circolare, prego!

Examples

"Le auto circolano lentamente."

Natural Translation

The cars are moving slowly.

Literal Translation

The cars circulate slowly.

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