Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
ronda
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈronda/
Meaning
- feminine nounround of drinks
Example
Hoy pago la ronda.
Today I'll buy a round of drinks.
More examples
El médico hace la ronda por las habitaciones del hospital.
The doctor makes the rounds through the hospital rooms.
Core concept
A turn in a rotation where one member buys a round of drinks for the party.
Common phrases
pagar la ronda
buy the round
invitar a una ronda
buy someone a round
pedir una ronda
ask for a round
Similar words
invitación: Someone asks others to share a meal or drinks and takes care of the cost.
pago: Someone hands over money to settle a debt, purchase, or bill.
cortesía: Someone performs a courteous act by giving something without charge.
Definition in Spanish
Acto o vez en que una persona invita y cubre el coste para todo el grupo, usado especialmente en reuniones informales.
Word origin
Originally denoting a patrol or round of inspection from words for 'going around', the sense extended to each turn when someone treats the group to drinks.
Usage tips
- Because 'ronda' also means patrol or tour in other contexts, adding context (for example 'ronda de bebidas') or clear phrasing helps show that drinks are meant.
Other meanings
- patrolnoun
- tournoun
Related words
- rondarpatrolverb