noun🔗ShareCircoA traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent."The circus will be in town next week."El circo estará en la ciudad la semana que viene.entertainmentcultureeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlorieta, plazaA round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet."Oxford Circus in London is at the north end of Regent Street."Oxford Circus en Londres está en el extremo norte de Regent Street.areaplaceentertainmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCircos, espectáculo, bullicioA spectacle; a noisy fuss; a chaotic and/or crowded place.""The shopping mall on Black Friday often feels like circuses, with people pushing and shouting to get the best deals." "El centro comercial el Viernes Negro a menudo se siente como un circo, con gente empujando y gritando para conseguir las mejores ofertas.entertainmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCircosIn the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing."In ancient Rome, circuses like the Circus Maximus were massive stadiums where chariot races entertained thousands. "En la antigua Roma, los circos como el Circo Máximo eran estadios masivos donde las carreras de carros entretenían a miles.architectureentertainmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtaques de circo(World War II) A code name for bomber attacks with fighter escorts in the day time. The attacks were against short-range targets with the intention of occupying enemy fighters and keeping their fighter units in the area concerned."During World War II, the Allies launched "circuses" to provoke the Luftwaffe into engaging in air combat, keeping them from reinforcing other fronts. "Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, los Aliados lanzaron "ataques de circo" para provocar a la Luftwaffe a participar en combates aéreos, impidiéndoles reforzar otros frentes.warmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCirco, recintoCircuit; space; enclosure."The students ran around in circuses during recess, creating enclosed areas for their games. "Los estudiantes corrían por los circos durante el recreo, creando recintos para sus juegos.entertainmentspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading