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"Alrededor del mundo" is a phrase which is often translated as "around the world", and "por todo el mundo" is a phrase which is often translated as "all around the world". Learn more about the difference between "alrededor del mundo" and "por todo el mundo" below.
alrededor del mundo(
ahl
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reh
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deh
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dohr
dehl
moon
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. around the world
Hace dos años que la banda está de gira alrededor del mundo.The band has been touring around the world for two years.
por todo el mundo(
pohr
toh
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doh
ehl
moon
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. all around the world
He viajado por todo el mundo y jamás vi una cosa semejante.I've traveled around the world and I've never seen anything like this.
