This is the 2963rd most frequent Spanish word.
alrededor
Around; surrounding; approximately.
In this sentence, 'alrededor' is used as a spatial adverb indicating objects located surrounding a specific area, in this case, the garden.
Hay muchas flores alrededor del jardín.
There are many flowers around the garden.
Here, 'alrededor' describes the action of moving in a circular path surrounding an object, namely the table.
El niño corrió alrededor de la mesa.
The boy ran around the table.
In this context, 'alrededor' is employed to indicate an approximate time, expressing 'about' or 'around' a certain timeframe.