alrededor del mundo
/alrededoɾ del mundo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "around the world" is translated into Spanish as alrededor del mundo.
The phrase is used to describe something occurring in or to many different countries across the globe.
Which one should you use?
While alrededor del mundo emphasizes the circularity or the entirety of the globe, the alternative por el mundo is often used to emphasize movement through various parts of the world.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, the phrase Dar la vuelta al mundo can be used to mean "Going around the world."
How do you pronounce it?
/alrededoɾ del mundo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word mundo comes from the Latin mundus, which originally meant 'clean' or 'elegant' before it evolved to mean 'the world'.
- In Spanish, the word mundo is often used as an intensifier to mean 'a lot' or 'everybody', such as in the phrase todo el mundo, which literally means 'all the world' but translates to 'everyone'.
- In some contexts, el mundo is used as a synonym for 'society' or 'high society', such as when saying someone 'belongs to the world', meaning they are sophisticated and well-traveled.
Examples in context
- Él viajó alrededor del mundo.He traveled around the world.This sentence shows how to use alrededor del mundo to describe someone traveling.Tatoeba #1253287 by marcelostockle, translation #300270 by CK
- Quiero viajar alrededor del mundo.I want to travel around the world.This sentence demonstrates a desire to travel using alrededor del mundo.Tatoeba #1075450 by hayastan, translation #271162 by CK
- Me gustaría viajar alrededor del mundo.I would like to travel around the world.This sentence expresses a wish to travel using alrededor del mundo.Tatoeba #671750 by Shishir, translation #670850 by Jose_Gomez
- Viajar alrededor del mundo es mi gran sueño.Traveling around the world is my big dream.
- Este libro destaca diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo.This book highlights different cultures around the world.
- Sueño con viajar por todo el mundo.I dream of traveling around the world.
- Los jóvenes están conectados por todo el mundo gracias a las redes sociales.Young people are connected around the world thanks to social media.
- La música es una forma de comunicación universal por todo el mundo.Music is a universal form of communication around the world.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing his career as a photographer.
- Elena¿Has trabajado en muchos países?Have you worked in many countries?
- MateoSí, he tomado fotos alrededor del mundo.Yes, I have taken photos around the world.
- Elena¡Qué increíble es tu trabajo!Your work is amazing!
- MateoGracias, Elena, es un sueño cumplido.Thanks, Elena, it is a dream come true.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alrededor, del, mundo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
