encierre uno en un círculo
/enθjere uno en un θiɾkulo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "circle one" can be translated into Spanish as encierre uno en un círculo.
This phrase is an instruction used to tell someone to draw a circle around a single correct answer or option on a page. An alternative way to express this same instruction is marque uno con un círculo, which means "mark one with a circle".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase encierre uno en un círculo literally translates to "enclose one in a circle".
Which one should you use?
The phrase changes depending on who is being addressed. encierre uno en un círculo is the standard form, while encierra uno en un círculo is used for a single person in an informal or familiar context. If you are directing the instruction to a group of people, use encierren uno en un círculo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative verb changes to reflect the level of formality or the number of people addressed: use encierra for an informal singular command, encierre for a formal singular command and encierren for a plural command.
How do you pronounce it?
/enθjere uno en un θiɾkulo/
Did you know?
- The verb encerrar in encierre uno en un círculo means 'to enclose' or 'to lock up'. It is the same word used to describe putting someone in prison.
- The word círculo shares a root with the English word 'circus', as both come from the Latin circus meaning 'circle'.
- Because 'encerrar' implies a sense of confinement, using it for a circle suggests you are trapping the 'one' inside the lines.
Examples in context
- Encierre uno en un círculo para marcar su respuesta.Circle one to mark your answer.
- Por favor, encierre uno en un círculo en la lista.Please circle one on the list.
Example conversation
A teacher is giving instructions for a test.
- ElenaDaniel, mire la pregunta dos y encierre uno en un círculo.Daniel, look at question two and circle one.
- DanielEstá bien, Elena. ¿Solo una respuesta?All right, Elena. Only one answer?
- ElenaSí, solo encierre uno en un círculo.Yes, only circle one.
- DanielEntendido, ya lo hice.Understood, I already did it.
