tanda

batch, round, shift

noun TAHN-dah Rare

Also means

series, set

Usage Note

Tanda is versatile in everyday Spanish: it can mean a round of drinks (una tanda de cervezas), a batch of products (una tanda de pan), a work shift, or a series of events or blows. In Latin America tanda also refers to a commercial break on TV or a session at a cinema. Context determines the specific meaning, but the core idea is always 'a grouped set or turn'.

Examples

"Hizo una tanda de galletas para la clase."

Natural Translation

She made a batch of cookies for the class.

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