bordes redondeados
/boɾdes ɾedondeados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rounded edges" is translated into Spanish as bordes redondeados.
bordes redondeados is the formal way to say rounded edges in Spanish. You can also use esquinas redondeadas if you are specifically referring to rounded corners of a rectangular object rather than the continuous edges.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bordes redondeados is composed of bordes (edges) and redondeados (rounded).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective used to describe nouns with rounded edges must match the gender of the noun: use the masculine redondeados or the feminine redondeadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/boɾdes ɾedondeados/
Did you know?
- The word borde is used in some Latin American countries as a slang adjective to describe someone who is being rude or unfriendly.
- In Spanish, there is a distinction between borde (the perimeter) and filo (the sharp cutting edge), meaning you would never describe a knife as having bordes redondeados if you mean the blade is dull.
- While bordes redondeados is technical, Spanish speakers often use the verb redondear to describe the act of softening a harsh personality or a blunt argument.
Examples in context
- El diseño de esta mesa cuenta con bordes redondeados para mayor seguridad y estética.The design of this table features rounded edges for greater safety and aesthetics.
- "Estas tarjetas tienen bordes redondos muy lindos, ¿no crees?"These cards have very cute rounded edges, don't you think?
- Los botones tienen bordes redondeados.The buttons have rounded edges.
- Las esquinas redondeadas de la mesa son seguras.The rounded corners of the table are safe.
- Este sofá cuenta con bordes redondeados muy suaves al tacto.This sofa has very smooth rounded edges.
- Me gusta el marco de ese cuadro. Tiene esquinas realmente redondas.I like the frame of that painting, it has truly rounded corners.
- Esta mesa tiene bordes redondeados.This table has rounded edges.
- Prefiero los teléfonos con bordes redondeados.I prefer phones with rounded edges.
- El diseño cuenta con bordes redondeados.The design features rounded edges.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking at a new piece of furniture in a store.
- María¿Te gusta este espejo con bordes redondeados?Do you like this mirror with rounded edges?
- DanielSí, me encanta su estilo moderno.Yes, I love its modern style.
- MaríaLos bordes redondeados lo hacen ver muy suave.The rounded edges make it look very soft.
- DanielEs verdad, es muy elegante.That's true, it is very elegant.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
