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“circus” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθiɾko/

Example

El circo tiene payasos y acróbatas.

There are clowns and acrobats at the circus.

Illustration for circo (circus)

How to say “circus” in Spanish

“Circus” in Spanish is circo.

A traveling tent show with clowns, acrobats, and a circular performance ring.

Full entry for circo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with circo

El circo ambulante llegó al pueblo.

The touring circus arrived in town.

Tips for using circo

  • Many modern circuses do not use wild animals, so mentioning whether a circo includes animals makes the meaning clear.

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