Meaning
round
- A distinct stage or bout in a boxing match or other combat sport
- A stage or cycle in a series of negotiations or discussions
In a sentence
Il pugile ha vinto l'incontro al quarto round.
The boxer won the fight in the fourth round.
Domani inizierà un nuovo round di trattative tra le due parti.
Tomorrow a new round of talks will begin between the two parties.
Chi ha dominato il primo round della sfida?
Who dominated the first round of the contest?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| round | masculine · singular |
| round | masculine · plural |
| round | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable loanword: takes masculine agreements and does not add -s in the plural (i round).
- Often used figuratively for rounds of diplomatic talks or business negotiations.