rotación
“rotación” means “rotation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rotation
Also: spin, revolution
📝 In Action
La rotación de la Tierra causa el día y la noche.
A2The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
Puedes ajustar la rotación de la pantalla en la configuración.
B1You can adjust the screen rotation in the settings.
El movimiento de rotación debe ser constante.
B2The rotational movement must be constant.
rotation
Also: turnover, shift
📝 In Action
Tenemos una rotación de tareas para que nadie se aburra.
A2We have a rotation of tasks so that no one gets bored.
La rotación de cultivos es buena para la tierra.
B1Crop rotation is good for the soil.
Esa empresa tiene mucha rotación de personal.
B2That company has high staff turnover.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: rotación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'high staff turnover'?
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From the Latin word 'rotatio', which comes from 'rotare' (to turn like a wheel).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rotación' always feminine?
Yes! Every word that ends in -ción in Spanish is feminine. You should always use feminine articles like 'la' or 'una'.
Can I use 'rotación' for a car's tires?
Absolutely. Just like in English, 'rotación de neumáticos' (tire rotation) is the standard term for moving tires to different positions on a car.
Does 'rotación' mean 'revolution'?
In a scientific sense, yes. It can describe a planet spinning on its axis. However, it doesn't mean a political revolution (that would be 'revolución').