redondo
/reˈdondo/
The English word 'round' can be translated into Spanish as redondo. Wiktionary also lists circular.
Meaning: circular or cylindrical (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| redondo | /reˈdondo/ |
| circular | /θiɾkuˈlaɾ/ /siɾkuˈlaɾ/ |
The primary way to express that something is circular or cylindrical is to use the adjective redondo. If you are referring to a specific round in a card game, you would use the noun mano and if you are referring to a circular or repetitious route, you would use the noun etapa.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean round, redondo is the common adjective used for general shapes, whereas circular is often used in more technical, geometric or formal contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective redondo must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use redonda for feminine nouns, redondos for masculine plural nouns and redondas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈdondo/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'round' for a boxing match, Spanish uses asalto. This word literally means 'assault' or 'attack', focusing on the action rather than the cycle of the match.
- In Spanish, the phrase dar una vuelta means to take a walk or go for a stroll. While vuelta comes from the root for 'turn' or 'round', it describes a leisurely activity rather than a geometric shape.
- The word redondo is used in the idiom en redondo to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely'. For example, a 'total failure' can be described as a fracaso redondo.
Examples in context
- Este plato es redondo.This plate is round.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use redondo.Tatoeba #10051380 by manufrutos, translation #10049928 by ddnktr
- El pote era perfectamente redondo.The bowl was perfectly round.Tatoeba #1386533 by marcelostockle, translation #681970 by Source_VOA
- Algunas son circulares.Some of them are round.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use circular.Tatoeba #6822904 by arh, translation #11067387 by Luornu
- Ella tiene la cara redonda.She has a round face
- La mesa tiene forma circular.The table has a round shape
- un pastelito redonditoA small round cake
- Sus aretes son pequeños aros redondos.Her earrings are small, round hoops.
- La luna brilla intensamente en el cielo redondo.The moon shines brightly in the round sky.
- Él dibujó un círculo y sombreó la parte redonda interna.He drew a circle and shaded the inner round part.
- Ese pastel tiene una forma redonda y está delicioso.That cake has a round shape and is delicious.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at furniture in a shop.
- María¿Te gusta este espejo redondo?Do you like this round mirror?
- AlejandroSí, es muy bonito, María.Yes, it is very beautiful, María.
- María¿Crees que encaja en la sala?Do you think it fits in the living room?
- AlejandroCreo que sí, quedaría perfecto.I think so, it would look perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “round” translations and entries redondo, circular, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
