círculo

Definitions of círculo
  1. noun
    any circular or rotating mechanism
    synonyms: corro, núcleo, rueda
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    disco
    a flat circular plate
    diafragma
    electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
    platillo
    a disk used in throwing competitions
    cospel
    a flat metal disk ready for stamping as a coin
  2. noun
    an unofficial association of people or groups
    synonyms: conjunto, grupo
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    cenáculo, pandilla, peña
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    cuatrocientos
    the exclusive social set of a city
    bando
    a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
    camarilla, facción, junta
    a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
    secta
    a dissenting clique
    destacamento
    a part of a ship's company organized for special duties ashore
    equipo de salvamento
    a party of people to search for someone
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    grupo social
    people sharing some social relation
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