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Both "rodean" and "rodeada" are forms of "rodear", which is often translated as "to surround". Learn more about "rodear" below.
rodear(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to surround
Estaban rodeados por el enemigo y tuvieron que rendirse.They were surrounded by the enemy and had to surrender.
2. (to go around) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to circle
Rodea el número correcto con lápiz o esfero.Circle the correct number with a pencil or pen.
rodearse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to surround oneself
Se rodeó de su familia antes de fallecer.He surrounded himself with his family before passing away.
