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"Redondeado" is a form of "redondeado", an adjective which is often translated as "rounded". "Redondear" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to round". Learn more about the difference between "redondeado" and "redondear" below.
redondeado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. rounded
Los bordes redondeados de estas computadoras son característicos de la marca.The rounded edges of these computers are characteristic of the brand.
a. rounded
El profesor explicó que la "o" y la "u" son las únicas vocales redondeadas.The teacher explained that "o" and "u" are the only rounded vowels.
redondear(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to round
Esta aplicación te permite redondear simultaneamente las cuatro esquinas de una foto.This application allows you to simultaneously round all four corners of a photo.
b. to round off
Las aristas del mesón son muy puntiagudas; deberíamos redondearlas.The edges of the counter are too sharp. We should round them off.
a. to round
No escribas tantos decimales; mejor redondea el resultado hacia arriba al siguiente número entero.Don't include so many decimals. Round up the result to the next whole number instead.
Si el resultado tiene un decimal menor que 0.5, tendrán que redondearlo hacia abajo al número entero inmediatamente anterior.If the result has a decimal under 0.5, you'll need to round it down to the previous whole number.
b. to round off
El total no es exacto porque redondeamos los decimales.The total is not exact because we rounded off the decimals.
a. to round off
Solo faltan unas cuantas firmas para redondear el contrato de la venta de nuestra casa.We just need a few signatures to round off the contract for the sale of our house.
4. (to boost)
a. to supplement
Mi padre conduce un taxi los fines de semana para redondear sus ingresos.My dad drives a cab at the weekend to supplement his income.
b. to top up (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pilar decidió trabajar horas extras para redondear su sueldo.Pilar decided to work overtime to top up her salary.
