Spanish Phrase
Es la segunda ronda.
Meaning
Literally, 'It is the second round.' The sentence announces that the current phase of a competition, game, or any sequential activity is the second one.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell participants, spectators, or teammates that the competition has moved on to its second round – for example in sports tournaments, quiz shows, board games, or even a series of meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eslasegundaronda.
Ser for events
Use the verb 'ser' (es) to identify or announce events, times, and stages such as rounds.
Ordinal adjectives
Ordinal numbers (primero, segunda, tercero…) must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
Feminine noun 'ronda'
'Ronda' is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'la' and the feminine form of the ordinal.
🗨In Conversation
Es la segunda ronda.
It's the second round.
¡Vamos, esta vez ganaremos!
Come on, this time we'll win!
✕Common Mistakes
Está la segunda ronda.
Use 'es' (ser) for fixed events or stages, not 'está' (estar).
Es la segundo ronda.
The noun 'ronda' is feminine, so the ordinal must be feminine too.
Es segunda ronda.
Omitting the article sounds unnatural; you need 'la' before 'segunda ronda'.
↔Alternatives
Ya estamos en la segunda ronda.
We are already in the second round.
Comienza la segunda ronda.
The second round begins.
La segunda ronda está por iniciar.
The second round is about to start.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries 'ronda' can also refer to a round of drinks or a musical round. When you use it in a competition context, the meaning is clear, but be aware of the double meaning in informal settings. The phrase is neutral and works in both formal announcements and casual banter.