Glorieta (en. Roundabout)

/ɡloɾˈjeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Circular or polygonal space in a park or street, often with trees and benches.

The roundabout in the park is a perfect place to rest.

La glorieta del parque es un lugar perfecto para descansar.

Decorative structure in a square, often with a kiosk.

Concerts are held in the roundabout on weekends.

En la glorieta se realizan conciertos los fines de semana.

Intersection of streets in a circular form, where vehicles circulate around.

I took the second exit of the roundabout to get home.

Tomé la segunda salida de la glorieta para llegar a casa.

From the diminutive of 'glory', which comes from Latin 'gloria'.

to take a turn around the roundabout

To circle around the roundabout as part of traffic.

dar una vuelta a la glorieta

to sit in the roundabout

To use the roundabout as a place of rest or gathering.

sentarse en la glorieta

to decorate the roundabout

To add decorations or plants to a roundabout to beautify it.

decorar la glorieta

square

Open space in a city or town, usually surrounded by buildings.

plaza

park

Public green area intended for recreation.

parque

kiosk

Small structure, often in a park, used to sell or display something.

quiosco

To use the roundabout as a meeting point.

Let's go to the roundabout to meet up with friends.

Vamos a la glorieta para encontrarnos con los amigos.

To take an extended break at the roundabout.

We were at the roundabout, chatting a bit longer than usual.

Estuvimos en la glorieta, charlando un rato más de lo normal.