rondas
/rondas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rounds' is translated into Spanish as rondas.
The term rondas describes the periodic patrols or rounds made by security guards, police or medical staff in a hospital.
Meaning: route taken by someone in authority (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/rondas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, ronda is used specifically in the context of 'rondas infantiles', which are traditional children's circle games and songs.
- The verb rondar means to roam or hover around a place. It is often used poetically to describe a thought or a ghost that lingers in a person's mind or a building.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, ronda is also the word for a round of drinks bought for everyone at a table. You can treat your friends by saying yo pago la ronda, meaning 'I pay for the round'.
Examples in context
- Los guardias de seguridad hacen rondas por el edificio cada dos horas.The security guards do rounds around the building every two hours.
- Sería genial hacer turnos para comprar las cervezas durante el partido.It would be great to take turns buying beers during the game.
- El guardia hace sus rondas cada hora.The guard does his rounds every hour.
- Los guardias ya terminaron sus rondas.The guards have already finished their rounds.
- Debemos seguir las rondas de vigilancia.We must follow the surveillance rounds.
- Las rondas de los inspectores son nocturnas.The inspectors' rounds are at night.
Example conversation
Two hospital employees are talking in the hallway.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿ya terminaste tus rondas?Alejandro, have you finished your rounds yet?
- AlejandroNo, Sofía, me falta un piso.No, Sofía, I have one floor left.
- SofíaEl doctor quiere verte pronto.The doctor wants to see you soon.
- AlejandroIré en cuanto termine mis rondas.I will go as soon as I finish my rounds.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
