siguiente ronda
/siɡjente ɾonda/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "next round" is siguiente ronda.
It can be used in relaxed settings as well.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of siguiente (next/following) and ronda (round).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, siguiente vuelta could be understood as "next round".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific "next round" in a sentence, it is common to use the definite article la before the phrase, forming la siguiente ronda.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡjente ɾonda/
Did you know?
- The word ronda might actually trace its ancestry back to the Arabic word for 'round' or 'circle', which happened to enter the Spanish language during the medieval period of influence.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you are at a bar and someone says they are 'pagar la siguiente ronda', they are not just suggesting the next round of drinks, but are actively declaring they will pay for everyone's next drink.
- The word ronda can also refer to a 'patrol' or 'beat' made by a police officer or a guard, which is a completely different sense from a circular movement or a round of drinks.
Examples in context
- Él consiguió pasar a la siguiente ronda.He made it through to the next round.This sentence is useful for showing how to use siguiente ronda when someone succeeds in passing through to a new phase.Tatoeba #13030559 by frpzzd, translation #12904921 by Conjuice
- Nos vemos en la siguiente ronda.We will see each other in the next round.
- Ella está lista para la siguiente ronda.She is ready for the next round.
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are playing a board game together.
- MaríaYa terminamos este turno.We already finished this turn.
- Mateo¿Quién empieza la siguiente ronda?Who starts the next round?
- MaríaTe toca a ti, Mateo.It's your turn, Mateo.
- MateoMuy bien, yo empiezo.Alright, I'll start.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ronda, siguiente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
