En torno a
Example: Los niños juegan en torno a la plaza del pueblo.
Definition
"En torno a" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate movement or position around a place or object, often meaning 'around' or 'about.' For example, children playing "en torno a" the village square implies they are playing around that area.
Etymology
The phrase "en torno a" originates from the Spanish preposition 'en' meaning 'in' or 'on,' combined with 'torno,' which means 'turn' or 'lathe.' Together, they convey the idea of moving or being situated around something. Did you know? The word 'torno' comes from Latin 'tornus,' relating to a tool that rotates, highlighting the circular notion in "en torno a."
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"En torno a" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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