Rotonda (en. Roundabout)
/roˈton.da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A circular area where roads converge.
Let's go through the roundabout to get home.
Dumaan tayo sa rotonda upang makauwi.
A structure used for smoother traffic flow.
You can see many cars at the roundabout every morning.
Makikita mo ang maraming sasakyan sa rotonda tuwing umaga.
A form of public space typically built in cities.
There is a beautiful view at that roundabout.
May magandang tanawin sa rotonda na iyon.
Etymology
From the French word 'rond-point'
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the roundabout
in a circular place where roads converge
sa rotonda
Related Words
pathway
A place used for the movement of people and vehicles.
daanan
traffic
The movement of vehicles and people on the roads.
trapiko
Slang Meanings
circular road
Let's take the roundabout near the village.
Daanan natin 'yung rotonda sa may barangay.
circle
Looks like we just went around the roundabout, dude!
Mukhang umikot na tayo sa rotonda, pare!
meeting place
Let's meet here at the roundabout, okay?
Dito tayo magkikita sa rotonda, ha?