Spanish word

redondear

Pronunciation

IPA/reðondeˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbround

Example

¿Puedes redondear este número al entero más cercano?

Could you round this number to the nearest integer?

Illustration for redondear (round)

More examples

Al presentar estadísticas, es mejor redondear las cifras para mayor claridad.

When presenting statistics, it's better to round the numbers for greater clarity.

Core concept

Fractional part pushed up or down to a neat round value.

Common phrases

  • redondear cifras

    round numbers

  • redondear a la unidad

    round to the ones place

Similar words

aproximar: Moves a quantity closer to another value by adjusting its magnitude.
estimar: Produces an approximate value derived from rough calculation or experience.
truncar: Converts a number to an integer by cutting off its fractional part.
ajustar: Tunes a value or setting to achieve a desired effect or result.

Definition in Spanish

Aproximar una cantidad numérica a un valor más 'redondo', normalmente al entero más cercano, siguiendo una regla de redondeo.

Word origin

Derived from redondo with the verbal suffix -ear, reflecting a shift from 'make round' in shape to 'make numbers round'.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include redondear al alza (round up), redondear a la baja (round down), and redondear a X decimales to show precision.

Opposites

Related words

  • redondeoroundingnoun
  • redondeadoroundedadjective

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