segunda ronda
/seɡunda ɾonda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "round two" is translated into Spanish as segunda ronda.
segunda ronda can be used in various contexts, including sports, political elections or social settings such as a second round of drinks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of segunda (second) and ronda (round).
Which one should you use?
While segunda ronda is the standard term, you might use Revancha informally when specifically referring to a rematch or segunda parte in a broader sense in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase segunda parte is sometimes used in a broader context to refer to a second round.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because ronda is a feminine noun, the ordinal number must take the feminine form segunda instead of the masculine segundo.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡunda ɾonda/
Did you know?
- The word ronda is used in Spanish to describe the specific act of a security guard or police officer making their periodic patrol of an area.
- While segunda ronda is used for elections, many people colloquially refer to a second round of voting as la segunda vuelta.
- The word ronda may have evolved from the Old Spanish word robda, which is believed to have Arabic origins.
Examples in context
- En esta segunda ronda de negociaciones, espero encontrar un punto de acuerdo.In this second round of negotiations, I hope to reach a point of agreement.
- Propongo un segundo turno de discusión para abordar las nuevas ideas planteadas.I suggest a second round of discussion to address the new ideas put forward.
- Estamos listos para la segunda ronda.We are ready for round two.
- La segunda ronda del torneo empieza ahora.Round two of the tournament starts now.
- ¿Quieres ir por una segunda ronda de cafés?Do you want to go for a second round of coffees?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are playing a board game.
- MateoGanaste la primera partida.You won the first game.
- SofíaSí, pero ahora viene la segunda ronda.Yes, but now comes round two.
- MateoEsta vez voy a ganar yo.This time I am going to win.
- SofíaEso ya lo veremos, Mateo.We will see about that, Mateo.
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.
