Meaning
round
- circular or spherical in shape
- rounded, smooth, or plump (of handwriting, figures, sound, or tastes)
In a sentence
Abbiamo comprato un tavolo rotondo per la cucina.
We bought a round table for the kitchen.
Questo vino rosso ha un gusto morbido e rotondo.
This red wine has a smooth and well-rounded taste.
Facciamo una cifra rotonda e paghiamo cinquanta euro a testa?
Shall we make it a round number and pay fifty euros each?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rotondo | masculine · singular |
| rotonda | feminine · singular |
| rotondi | masculine · plural |
| rotonde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Near-synonym: 'tondo'. Both describe round shapes, though 'tondo' is slightly more informal and common in speech.