Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
circo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθiɾko/
Meaning
- masculine nouncircus
Example
El circo tiene payasos y acróbatas.
There are clowns and acrobats at the circus.
More examples
El circo ambulante llegó al pueblo.
The touring circus arrived in town.
Core concept
A traveling tent show with clowns, acrobats, and a circular performance ring.
Common phrases
ir al circo
go to the circus
entradas para el circo
circus tickets
circo ambulante
touring circus
Similar words
espectáculo: Offers a show or spectacle intended to entertain a general audience.
función: Takes place at a specific time as a public performance in a theater or hall.
teatro: Provides a space for acting, sets, and live dramatic presentations.
payaso: Acts as a clown using exaggerated gestures and antics to provoke laughter.
Definition in Spanish
Es una compañía o estructura dedicada a ofrecer funciones de entretenimiento con números de payasos y acróbatas, frecuentemente de forma itinerante.
Word origin
From Latin circus "ring, circle", originally naming the round arena where performers gathered.
Usage tips
- Many modern circuses do not use wild animals, so mentioning whether a circo includes animals makes the meaning clear.
Related words
- circensecircuslikeadjective
- cirquerocircus troupe membernoun