Inglés

round

gb/ɹˈaʊnd/ us/ɹˈaʊnd/
A1 Inglés
~ 2400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective A1 property
1

Circular or spherical in shape

Having a shape like a circle or ball.

Patrón de uso: [something] is round
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'round' with 'around'; 'round' describes shape, while 'around' refers to position or movement.
Sinónimos
circular (Refers specifically to something shaped like a circle, usually flat.)
Antónimos
square (Having four straight sides and right angles, the opposite of round in shape.)
Colocaciones
round table |round face |round hole |round ball
Temas
geometry |daily life |core_vocabulary |space
Ejemplos
  • The Earth is round.
  • She wore a necklace with a small round pendant.
  • We sat at a round table by the window.
  • His glasses had big, round frames.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The ball is round.
  • Her face is round.
  • We have a round clock.
  • My plate is round.
Sustantivo A2 entity
2

One stage in a series of events

One part of a game, competition, or process.

Patrón de uso: the [first/next/final] round of [something]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'round' with 'around', especially when talking about games.
Sinónimos
stage (A general term for a step in a process; 'round' is more common in games and competitions.)
Antónimos
whole (Refers to the entire process or competition, not just one part.)
Colocaciones
first round |final round |qualifying round |bonus round
Temas
sports |games |time |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • She was eliminated in the second round of the tournament.
  • The quiz show has three rounds.
  • We made it to the final round of interviews.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • I lost in the first round.
  • The game has two rounds.
  • He won the last round.
Verbo B1 action
3

Move in a curve around something

To go around the side or end of something in a curved way.

Patrón de uso: to round [a corner/bend]
Sinónimos
turn (A more general term for changing direction; 'round' emphasizes going around an obstacle.)
Antónimos
go straight (To continue without turning or curving.)
Colocaciones
round the corner |round the bend
Temas
movement |travel |space |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • The car rounded the bend at high speed.
  • He rounded the corner and saw the park ahead.
  • We rounded the lighthouse before heading north.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The bus rounded the corner.
  • She rounded the bend slowly.
  • We rounded the tree and kept walking.
Sustantivo B2 entity
4

A single bullet or unit of ammunition

One bullet for a gun.

Sinónimos
cartridge (Includes the bullet and its casing; 'round' is more general.)
Antónimos
empty chamber (A gun without any ammunition loaded.)
Colocaciones
live round |blank round |firing rounds
Temas
weapons |military |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • The soldier fired three rounds into the air.
  • Check that there are no live rounds in the weapon.
  • They only had a few rounds left.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • He fired one round.
  • The gun has five rounds.
  • There are no rounds in the gun.
Sustantivo B1 entity
5

Drinks bought for all in a group

Drinks for everyone in a group, bought together.

Patrón de uso: buy [someone] a round
Sinónimos
order ('Order' is generic; 'round' specifically means drinks for everyone together.)
Antónimos
individual order (Each person buys their own drink separately.)
Colocaciones
buy a round |next round
Temas
social life |food_drink |daily_life
Ejemplos
  • It's my turn to buy a round.
  • He bought a round for everyone at the table.
  • Whose round is it next?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • I will buy a round.
  • It is her round now.
  • He got the last round.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
round
AFI
GB/ɹˈaʊnd/
US/ɹˈaʊnd/
Sílabas y acento
round (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (round)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: round
  • Comparative: rounder
  • Superlative: roundest
Noun
  • Base: round
  • Plural: rounds
Verb
  • Base: round
  • 3rd Person Singular: rounds
  • Present Participle: rounding
  • Past: rounded
Familia de palabras
Forms
rounds noun rounding verb rounded verb rounder adjective roundest adjective
Core family
around adverb/preposition A2
Related words
roundness noun roundabout noun/adjective B1
Advanced or less common
roundly adverb roundish adjective
Expresiones

come round

1
/kˈʌm ɹˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb

Visit someone or regain consciousness

To visit someone at their home, or to wake up after being unconscious.

Ejemplos
  • Why don't you come round for dinner tonight?
  • She fainted but came round quickly.

in the round

1
/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase

Seen from all sides or fully considered

Seen from every side, or considered completely.

Ejemplos
  • The sculpture was displayed in the round.
  • The issue must be examined in the round.

make the rounds

1
/mˈeɪk ðə ɹˈaʊndz/
idiom

Go to several places for a purpose

To visit several places one after another for work or social reasons.

Ejemplos
  • The doctor makes the rounds every morning.
  • The news made the rounds on social media.

round the corner

1
/ɹˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase

Very near in place or time

Very close to happening or very near by location.

Ejemplos
  • There's a nice café just round the corner.
  • Summer holidays are just round the corner.

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