Spanish Conversation · Level 131
44 words
Spanish word
rotativo
Pronunciation
IPA/rotaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiverotating
Example
Trabajo en un horario rotativo.
I work on a rotating schedule.
More examples
El turno rotativo requiere adaptarse a noches y fines de semana.
The rotating shift requires adjusting to nights and weekends.
Core concept
A roster that cycles the same duties among different people.
Common phrases
turno rotativo
rotating shift
Similar words
alterno: Assignments alternate regularly, typically swapping between two options.
rotatorio: Roles pass around a group in a fixed circular sequence so each person takes a turn.
Definition in Spanish
Que se organiza por rotación, de modo que las mismas tareas o puestos se suceden entre diferentes personas o periodos.
Word origin
Derived from Latin rotare "to turn" via Spanish rotar, with -ivo forming an adjective that denotes regular alternation.
Usage tips
- Spanish normally pairs rotativo with words like horario or turno rather than using it alone, and questions such as "¿Cómo se rota el turno?" elicit how often the rotation happens.