aro
“aro” means “hoop” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hoop, ring
Also: rim, hoop earring
📝 In Action
El jugador lanzó la pelota y pasó justo por el aro.
A2The player threw the ball, and it went right through the hoop.
Me encantan esos aros de plata que llevas puestos.
B1I love those silver hoop earrings you are wearing.
Para esta receta, necesitas cortar la cebolla en aros finos.
B1For this recipe, you need to cut the onion into thin rings.
I plow, I till
📝 In Action
Yo aro la tierra cada mañana antes de que salga el sol.
B2I plow the land every morning before the sun comes up.
Si aro el campo hoy, podré sembrar mañana.
C1If I till the field today, I will be able to sow tomorrow.
Aro con bueyes porque es la tradición de mi familia.
B2I plow with oxen because it is my family's tradition.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: aro
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would you find on a basketball court?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The noun comes from the Latin 'arum,' while the verb comes from the Latin 'arāre' meaning to plow or till.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aro' the same as 'anillo'?
Not exactly. 'Anillo' is almost always for your fingers. 'Aro' is for hoops, circular shapes, or circular earrings.
How do you say 'onion rings' in Spanish?
You say 'aros de cebolla'.
Does 'aro' have any accents?
No, 'aro' does not have a written accent mark.