How to Say "takes turns" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “takes turns” is “rota” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
changing personnel or crops

Examples
El motor rota a mil revoluciones por minuto.
The engine rotates at a thousand revolutions per minute.
El director rota el personal de la oficina.
The director rotates the office personnel.
¡Rota la rueda en sentido contrario!
Rotate the wheel in the opposite direction!
Verbal Form
In this meaning, 'rota' is the verb 'rotar' (to rotate) conjugated for 'he/she/it' in the present tense, or the formal command ('Usted') for rotation.
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