circolo
circle
noun CHEER-koh-loh Less Common
Origin: Latin circulus, diminutive of circus 'ring'.
Also means
club
Usage Note
Circolo means both a geometric circle (less common than cerchio) and a social or recreational club (circolo sportivo = sports club, circolo culturale = cultural association). Circolo vizioso (vicious circle) is a fixed idiom. The plural is regular: circoli.
Examples
"Mi sono iscritto a un circolo di tennis."
Natural Translation
I joined a tennis club.
Literal Translation
I-have enrolled to a circle of tennis.
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