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circulación means circulation — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 9, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

circulación

noun • /[seer-coo-la-SYON]/

circulation

Example:

Tiene mala circulación en las piernas.

She has poor circulation in her legs.

🧠 What does circulación mean?

Circulación refers to the movement or flow of something in a continuous path or system. In a medical context, it most commonly describes the movement of blood through the body, powered by the heart (circulación sanguínea). Beyond medicine, it is also widely used to describe the movement of vehicles, or traffic, on roads (circulación de vehículos). The term can also apply to the flow or distribution of other things, such as money, information, or air.

📚 Extra examples

  • Hacer ejercicio regularmente es bueno para mejorar la circulación de la sangre.
    Exercising regularly is good for improving blood circulation.
  • La circulación estaba muy lenta en la autopista debido a un accidente.
    The traffic was very slow on the highway due to an accident.
  • El banco central puso en circulación una nueva serie de monedas.
    The central bank put a new series of coins into circulation.
  • El médico le diagnosticó problemas de mala circulación en las piernas.
    The doctor diagnosed him with problems of poor circulation in his legs.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'circulación' comes from the Latin 'circulatio', which is related to 'circulus', meaning 'circle'. This origin perfectly captures the idea of moving in a circuit or a loop, whether it's blood in the body or cars on a road network.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "circulación"

Synonyms: tráfico, tránsito, flujo, movimiento, distribución
Opposites: estancamiento, obstrucción, bloqueo, paralización

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'circulation' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'circulation' is 'circulación'.
How do you pronounce 'circulación' in Spanish?
In Spanish, 'circulación' is pronounced 'theer-koo-lah-thyOHN' in Castilian Spanish or 'seer-koo-lah-SYOHN' in Latin American Spanish.
How do you use 'circulación' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'Para mejorar la circulación, es bueno caminar todos los días.' This means 'To improve circulation, it's good to walk every day.'
What is the English translation of 'circulación'?
The English translation of 'circulación' is 'circulation'.
Does 'circulación' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'circulación' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'circulaciones'. For example, 'las circulaciones venosa y arterial' (the venous and arterial circulations).
Is 'circulación' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'circulación' is a common word, used frequently when discussing health and medicine, as well as traffic conditions in cities and on roads.
Does 'circulación' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'circulación' does not have any common slang meanings. It is a standard term used in both formal and informal contexts to mean circulation or traffic.
Is 'circulación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning is the same across the Spanish-speaking world. For traffic, 'tráfico' and 'tránsito' are also common synonyms. The preferred term can vary by region, but 'circulación' is universally understood.

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