rounders
/roundeɾs/from spelling rules
The English phrase rounders is translated into Spanish as rounders.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /roundeɾs/.
Did you know?
- While rounders is used as a loanword, most Spanish speakers would be more familiar with béisbol because the sport of rounders is rarely played in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Because the word ends in a consonant cluster 'rs' that is uncommon at the end of native Spanish words, some speakers may naturally add a small vowel sound at the end to make it easier to pronounce.
- Spanish has a concept called deportes de bate y pelota to categorize games like rounders and béisbol, which literally translates to 'bat and ball sports'.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their gym class.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿quieres jugar al rounders hoy?Daniel, do you want to play rounders today?
- DanielSí, me encanta el rounders.Yes, I love rounders.
- SofíaEntonces vamos a buscar el equipo.Then let's go find the equipment.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos rápido.Perfect, let's go quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
