rotonda
rotónda with stress marks
rotunda; turnaround
Usage Note
Rotonda comes from Spanish and Italian rotonda, but in Philippine usage it typically refers to a traffic roundabout or U-turn slot rather than an architectural dome. It is a common landmark reference point when giving street directions.
Examples
" Lumiko kami sa rotonda. "
Natural Translation
We turned at the rotunda.
Literal Translation
Turned we at rotunda.
" Umiikot ang mga sasakyan sa rotonda. "
Natural Translation
The vehicles are turning around the rotunda.
Literal Translation
Turning the vehicles at rotunda.
" Pagdating mo sa rotonda, kumanan ka at makikita mo agad ang aming bahay sa kaliwa. "
Natural Translation
When you reach the rotunda, turn right and you'll see our house on the left right away.
Literal Translation
Upon-arrival your at rotunda, turn-right you and will-see you immediately the our house on left.
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