This is the 13706th most frequent Spanish word.
rodeo
A competitive event involving horseback riding and cattle skills.
In this context, 'rodeo' means the act of rounding up or moving animals in a circular path.
El vaquero realizó un rodeo alrededor del corral.
The cowboy performed a rounding up around the pen.
Here, 'rodeo' is used figuratively to indicate making a detour or circumventing an obstacle.
Intentó dar un rodeo para evitar el tráfico en la avenida principal.
He tried taking a detour to avoid the traffic on the main avenue.
The word 'rodeo' here refers to the event or gathering related to the sport showcasing skills in horse or cattle handling.