circulatorio
/θiɾkulaˈtoɾjo/
The English word circulatory translates to Spanish as circulatorio.
The adjective is used to describe things that pertain to or are part of a circulation.
Meaning: of or pertaining to a circulation (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, using the feminine form circulatoria for feminine nouns like 'circulación' (feminine) vs 'sistema' (masculine). The adjective takes the masculine plural form circulatorios when modifying a plural masculine noun. The adjective takes the feminine plural form circulatorias when modifying a plural feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/θiɾkulaˈtoɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word circulatorio shares the same Latin root as 'circus', which originally referred to a circle or a ring.
- While circulatorio is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the more general word circulación to describe everything from blood flow to city traffic jams.
- Spanish distinguishes between circulatorio for systems and circulante for things that are currently in circulation, such as currency.
Examples in context
- El sistema circulatorio consta de un circuito corto y uno largo.The circulatory system consists of a short and a long circuit.Tatoeba #1167723 by marcelostockle, translation #1167724 by marcelostockle
- El sistema circulatorio es responsable de transportar la sangre a todos los tejidos del cuerpo.The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood to all tissues of the body.
- Los órganos principales del aparato circulatorio son el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos.The main organs of the circulatory system are the heart and blood vessels.
- Es importante mantener una buena circulación sanguínea para tener una buena salud.It is important to maintain good blood circulation for good health.
- El médico revisó su sistema circulatorio.The doctor checked his circulatory system.
- Tengo un problema circulatorio leve.I have a mild circulatory problem.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a biology class.
- JavierEstamos estudiando el sistema circulatorio hoy.We are studying the circulatory system today.
- SofíaEso suena muy interesante, Javier.That sounds very interesting, Javier.
- JavierSí, es fundamental para el cuerpo humano.Yes, it is fundamental for the human body.
- SofíaTienes razón, Sofía está de acuerdo.You are right, Sofía agrees.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “circulatory” translations and entries circulatorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries circulatorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
