Usage Note
Circundante is a formal adjective meaning 'that which surrounds'; like most descriptive adjectives it follows the noun (el área circundante, the surrounding area). It is rare in conversation, where de alrededor or cercano is preferred.
Examples
"Exploró el territorio circundante al castillo."
Natural Translation
He explored the territory surrounding the castle.
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