otra ronda
/otɾa ɾonda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "another round" is translated into Spanish as otra ronda.
The phrase is used to request an additional set of drinks for everyone in a social group. In a bar or social setting, shouting ¡Otra ronda! is a common way to signal a waiter or bartender to bring another set of drinks for the group.
Which one should you use?
While otra ronda is the standard phrase, you can also use una ronda más as a synonym to mean "one more round".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, if you specifically want to order another draught beer, you can use the phrase otra caña.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine adjective otra to agree with the feminine noun ronda.
How do you pronounce it?
/otɾa ɾonda/
Did you know?
- Beyond the bar, ronda is used to describe a police patrol or a security guard's beat. This connection stems from the idea of a circular route or a 'round' of surveillance.
- The word ronda may have originated from the Arabic word robda or the Latin rotunda.
- If you are in a particularly lively Spanish bar, you might hear someone yell ¡Que pague el cumpleañero! during a round, which is a playful way to demand the person celebrating their birthday pays for the next set.
Examples in context
- Pidamos otra ronda de cervezas.Let's order another round of beers.
- Yo invito otra ronda para todos.I'll treat everyone to another round.
- ¿Quieres pedir otra ronda de cócteles?Do you want to order another round of cocktails?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a bar with friends.
- AlejandroEstamos pasando un buen rato, ¿pedimos otra ronda?We're having a great time, shall we order another round?
- LucíaSí, yo todavía tengo sed.Yes, I'm still thirsty.
- AlejandroCamarero, por favor, traiga otra ronda.Waiter, please bring another round.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ronda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
