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How do you say "roundabout" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la glorieta
In Spanish (Latin America), "roundabout" is la glorieta.
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Pronunciation
Aim for LAH gloh-RREEEH-tah when you say "la glorieta," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
la glorieta is feminine. Its plural is glorietas.
Example sentence
Giró a la derecha en la glorieta.
He turned right at the roundabout.
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How to remember la glorieta
Connect it with the phrase "la glorieta" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a roundabout in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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Questions about la glorieta
How do you pronounce la glorieta?
Aim for LAH gloh-RREEEH-tah when you say "la glorieta," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is la glorieta masculine or feminine?
la glorieta is feminine. la glorieta is feminine. Its plural is glorietas.
How is la glorieta used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la glorieta is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Giró a la derecha en la glorieta. (He turned right at the roundabout.).
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