ir alrededor de
/iɾ alrededoɾ de/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go around' can be translated into Spanish as ir alrededor de or dar la vuelta alrededor de.
Meaning: literally (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ir alrededor de | /iɾ alrededoɾ de/ (from spelling rules) |
| dar la vuelta alrededor de | /daɾ la bwelta alrededoɾ de/ (from spelling rules) |
Ir alrededor de is a direct way to describe the movement itself, while dar la vuelta alrededor de emphasizes the act of making a circuit or a full rotation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ir alrededor de is composed of the verb ir (to go) and the prepositional phrase alrededor de (around).
Which one should you use?
Ir alrededor de is a direct translation of movement in a circular path. In contrast, dar la vuelta alrededor de is often used when the action implies completing a full circuit or making a full rotation around an object.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾ alrededoɾ de/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb ir (to go) is so irregular that its past tense form fui is actually derived from the Latin verb 'esse', meaning 'to be'.
- The word alrededor is built from the prefix al and rededor, which is related to the word red, meaning 'net' or 'network'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, dar la vuelta is used as a common idiom meaning 'to turn around' or 'to head back'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, rodee el edificio y encontrará la entrada principal.Please go around the building, and you will find the main entrance.
- ¿Quieres dar una vuelta por el parque esta tarde?Do you want to go around the park this afternoon?
- Me gusta pasear por el centro de la ciudad los fines de semana.I enjoy going around downtown on weekends.
- Por favor, den la vuelta alrededor del parque para llegar a la entrada.Please go around the park to reach the entrance.
- El corredor decidió ir alrededor de la pista.The runner decided to go around the track.
- Voy a ir alrededor de la estatua.I am going to go around the statue.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are walking in a park.
- LucíaEl camino está bloqueado, Daniel.The path is blocked, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Podemos ir alrededor de los árboles?Can we go around the trees?
- LucíaSí, podemos ir alrededor de ellos por ahí.Yes, we can go around them through there.
- DanielPerfecto, sigamos caminando.Perfect, let's keep walking.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “go around” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alrededor, dar, de, ir, la, vuelta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
