Redonda (en. Round)
re-don-da
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that has a circular shape.
The table we bought is round.
La mesa que compramos es redonda.
Said of an object that has a curved outline without edges.
The balloon is round.
El globo es redondo.
Etymology
From Latin 'rotunda', which means rounded.
Common Phrases and Expressions
third round
refers to a stage or part in a competition.
tercera redonda
round of questions
a specific time to ask questions in a meeting.
redonda de preguntas
Related Words
round off
to make something rounder or give it a circular shape.
redondear
roundness
the quality of being round.
redondez
Slang Meanings
In some contexts, it refers to a woman with certain physical characteristics.
She has a round figure that attracts many looks.
Ella tiene una figura redonda que atrae muchas miradas.
It can allude to a person who is kind and nice.
He is very well-rounded; he is always willing to help.
Él es muy redondo, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.