round

• Describe una forma que es curva y sin ángulos agudos, como un círculo o una esfera.

Describes a shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved outline.

   redondo

   • The table has a round surface.
   • She drew a round circle on the paper.
   • The ball is perfectly round.

   Sinónimoscircularcurvedglobularorbicularrotundroundedspherical

   Antónimosangularedgedsharpsquarestraight

2. Full or completeB1formal

   Used to describe a number that is expressed as a whole number, not a fraction.

   número redondo

   • Give me a round number, like 100.
   • The total cost is a round sum of $500.
   • He asked for a round figure for the estimate.

   Sinónimosintegralwhole

   Antónimosfractionalpartial

3. Plump or full-bodiedB1informal

   Having a full, plump, or fleshy shape.

   Rollizo, relleno

   • The baby has round cheeks.
   • She has a round face with a friendly smile.
   • The fruit is round and juicy.

   Sinónimosbuxomchubbyfleshyfullplumpportlyrotundstout

   Antónimosangulargauntskinnyslimthin

• Adverbio que significa 'en dirección circular o en posición circular' o 'de modo que se gira hacia el otro lado'. También se usa informalmente para indicar 'a casa de alguien' (por ejemplo, 'pasar por casa'). La forma coincide con el adjetivo y la preposición.

An adverb meaning 'in a circular direction or position' or 'so as to face the other way.' It is also used informally to mean 'to someone's house' (e.g., 'come round'). The form is identical to the adjective and preposition.

1. In a circular directionA2formalbritish

   Moving in a circular path or direction.

   En dirección circular

   • The Earth goes round the Sun.
   • She turned round to see who was calling her.
   • The children ran round the playground.

   Sinónimosaboutaround

2. To a specific placeA2informalbritish

   Used to indicate movement to a particular location or area.

   hacia un lugar específico

   • Come round to my house later.
   • I'll bring the documents round to your office.
   • He invited us round for dinner.

   Sinónimosaroundbyover

3. In all directionsB1informalbritish

   Surrounding or in various directions.

   alrededor

   • She looked round the room for her keys.
   • The news spread round the whole town quickly.
   • He passed the plate round so everyone could take some food.

   Sinónimosaboutall-aroundaround

• Sustantivo que designa una etapa, sesión o parte de una competición, juego o proceso; también puede referirse a una forma redonda u objeto circular.

A noun referring to a stage, session, or segment of a competition, game, or process; also can refer to a circular shape or object.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   A shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

   Forma circular

   • She drew a perfect round on the paper.
   • The children sat in a round on the floor.
   • The table has a smooth round.

   Sinónimosballcirclediscglobelooporbringsphere

2. Stage of a competitionA2formal

   One of a series of stages in a contest, game, or competition.

   ronda

   • He was eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
   • The boxer won the match in the third round.
   • The next round of the competition starts next week.

   Sinónimosboutheatlevelphasestageturn

3. Session of drinksB1informalbritish

   A session where drinks are bought for a group of people, often in a pub.

   Ronda de bebidas

   • It's my round; what would you like to drink?
   • He bought a round of beers for everyone.
   • We had a few rounds at the pub last night.

   Sinónimosshoutturn

4. Bullet or shotB2formal

   A single shot from a gun or a bullet.

   Proyectil o disparo

   • The soldier fired a round from his rifle.
   • He had only a few rounds left in his magazine.
   • The police officer discharged a warning round.

   Sinónimosbulletcartridgeshellshotslug

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar forma redonda a algo, completar un recorrido o proceso, o redondear un número al valor entero más cercano.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something circular, completing a journey or process, or adjusting a number to the nearest whole value.

1. Make circularB1formal

   To give a round shape to something; to form into a curve or circle.

   Redondear

   • She rounded the edges of the wooden table.
   • The potter rounded the clay into a perfect sphere.
   • He carefully rounded the corners of the paper.

   Sinónimosarchbendbowcirclecurveloopround off

2. Go aroundB1formal

   To travel around or pass by something, especially a corner or obstacle.

   rodear, dar la vuelta

   • The car rounded the corner at high speed.
   • We rounded the bend and saw the ocean.
   • The ship rounded the cape safely.

   Sinónimosbypasscircumnavigatecircumventgo aroundpassskirtturn

3. Complete or finishB2informal

   To bring something to a satisfactory conclusion or to make it whole.

   completar o concluir

   • Let's round off the evening with a toast.
   • He rounded out his education with a year abroad.
   • The team rounded up the project with a final meeting.

   Sinónimoscapclosecompleteconcludecrownculminateendfinish

   Antónimosabandonbegincancelceasecommencehaltstartstop

4. Collect or gatherB1informal

   To bring together people, animals, or things into one place.

   Reunir, juntar

   • The cowboy rounded up the cattle.
   • She rounded up the children for dinner.
   • We need to round up all the volunteers for the event.

   Sinónimosassemblecollectcorralgatherherdmusterrally

   Antónimosdispersescatterseparate

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