tanda (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "tanda" is a noun (sustantivo).

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet is: /ˈtanda/.

Translation Options into English

• Batch
• Turn
• Series
• Set

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "tanda" refers to a group or series of items or events that occur in succession. It is commonly used in various contexts, including: - A batch of food, like a tanda de empanadas (a batch of empanadas). - A round or turn of participation, such as in games (turno). - A series of events or activities that occur together.

Frequency of Use

The word "tanda" is frequently used in both oral and written Spanish, but it tends to appear more frequently in colloquial contexts. It is commonly used in Latin American countries, notably in Argentina and Chile.

Example Sentences

1. Tanda de empanadas siempre es bien recibida en la fiesta.
   A batch of empanadas is always well received at the party.

2. La tanda de turnos comenzó a las tres de la tarde.
   The turn sequence started at three in the afternoon.

3. Hicimos una tanda de ejercicios antes de la clase.
   We did a set of exercises before the class.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "tanda" is often found in idiomatic expressions. Here are a few:

• Hacer tanda
• Significa esperar tu turno en una situación donde hay varias personas participando.
  • Meaning to take your turn in a situation where there are several people participating.

• Ejemplo: "Tuvimos que hacer tanda para entrar al concierto."

  • We had to wait our turn to enter the concert.

• Estar en tanda

• Usado para referirse a estar en la lista o esperar en una serie de turnos.
  • Used to refer to being on the list or waiting in line for turns.

• Ejemplo: "Solo queda un lugar, así que estoy en tanda."

  • There's only one spot left, so I'm in line.

• Dar la tanda

• Esto se refiere a invitar o pagar a varios amigos en una ronda.
  • This refers to inviting or paying for several friends in a round.
• Ejemplo: "Él siempre da la tanda cuando salimos a cenar."
  • He always covers the round when we go out for dinner.

Etymology

The word "tanda" has its origins in the Latin "tānda," which is related to "tend," meaning to stretch or extend. It has evolved in Spanish to convey notions of groups, series, and sequences.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Lote (batch)
• Serie (series)

• Ronda (round)

• Antonyms:

• Individual (individual)
• Sola (alone)