ronda
“ronda” means “round” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
round, patrol
Also: tour, heat
📝 In Action
El guardia de seguridad hace una ronda cada hora.
A2The security guard does a patrol every hour.
Esta es la última ronda de negociaciones antes del acuerdo final.
B1This is the last round of negotiations before the final agreement.
Pasamos a la segunda ronda del torneo.
B2We moved on to the second round of the tournament.
round of drinks, hand
Also: set
📝 In Action
¿Quién paga la próxima ronda?
B1Who is paying for the next round (of drinks)?
Perdí todas mis fichas en la última ronda de póker.
B1I lost all my chips in the last hand of poker.
circle dance, ring
Also: ring game
📝 In Action
Los niños formaron una ronda para cantar la canción.
A2The children formed a ring (circle) to sing the song.
En la clase de folclore aprendimos una ronda tradicional.
B1In folklore class, we learned a traditional circle dance.
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Quick Quiz: ronda
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'ronda' is used when talking about buying drinks for friends?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'rondar,' meaning to go around or circle. This root ultimately traces back to Vulgar Latin words related to 'rotundus,' meaning 'round.' The idea of a 'ronda' is always about a path that circles back to the starting point.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ronda' refer to a specific time of day?
Not necessarily, but it is often associated with the 'ronda nocturna' (night patrol). However, 'ronda' itself simply means a circuit or sequence, which can happen anytime, such as a 'ronda de preguntas' (round of questions).
How is 'ronda' different from 'turno'?
Both can mean 'turn,' but 'ronda' usually implies a complete circuit or sequence involving multiple steps (like a full game round or a full patrol), whereas 'turno' often means a single person's turn or a shift (like working the night shift).