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redondo

re-DON-doh/reˈðondo/

round

Also: circular, spherical
A perfectly round, bright red ball sitting on a simple surface.

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La mesa del comedor es redonda.

A1

The dining room table is round.

Dibuja un círculo muy redondo en el papel.

A1

Draw a very round circle on the paper.

Tiene unas gafas redondas muy modernas.

A2

He has some very modern round glasses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • circular (circular)
  • esférico (spherical)

Antonyms

  • cuadrado (square)
  • rectangular (rectangular)

Common Collocations

  • mesa redonda – round table
  • cara redonda – round face

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer redondo – To faint suddenly or fall completely for a trick.

perfect / complete, even / round

Also: great
A gold trophy standing next to a handshake between two people.

📝 In Action

Fue un negocio redondo para todos.

B2

It was a perfect deal for everyone.

Dime un número redondo, como cien o doscientos.

B1

Give me a round number, like one hundred or two hundred.

La jugada salió redonda y ganamos el partido.

C1

The play went perfectly and we won the game.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • imperfecto (imperfect)
  • decimal (decimal)

Common Collocations

  • negocio redondo – a perfect/lucrative deal
  • número redondo – round number

round steak / eye of round

NounmB2
Spain
A raw circular cut of beef on a wooden cutting board.

📝 In Action

Voy a cocinar un redondo de ternera al horno.

B2

I'm going to cook a roast beef eye of round in the oven.

¿A cuánto está el kilo de redondo?

B2

How much is a kilo of round steak?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • redondo de ternera – veal round
  • redondo de pollo – stuffed chicken roll

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "redondo" in Spanish:

spherical→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: redondo

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'The round table' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
redondear(to round off) — Verb
redondez(roundness) — Noun
redondel(a small circle or ring) — Noun
redondeado(rounded) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
hondofondorespondo
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'rotundus', which comes from 'rota' (wheel). This is why it describes things that roll or are shaped like wheels.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: roundFrench: rond

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'redondo' the same as 'circular'?

Yes, they are very similar. 'Redondo' is more common in daily conversation, while 'circular' sounds a bit more formal or technical.

How do I say 'round trip' in Spanish?

Do not use 'redondo'! Use 'de ida y vuelta' (literally: of going and returning).

Can I use 'redondo' for 3D objects like balls?

Absolutely. While 'esférico' is the technical term for a sphere, 'redondo' is used for anything that isn't flat and has a circular outline.