redondo

Redondo is a toponym of Iberian origin and a surname derived from the Spanish and Portuguese adjective redondo, meaning round or circular. As a place name, it is found in several countries and often signifies a geographic feature or a settlement.

In Portugal, Redondo is a municipality in the Leiria District, located in the Centro region. The area comprises several civil parishes and has a rural, agricultural profile typical of the interior of the Centro region.

In the United States, Redondo Beach refers to a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, part of the South Bay region that forms the western edge of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The city lies on the Pacific coast and is known for its long pedestrian pier, harbor facilities, and residential neighborhoods that front the shore.

Redondo also appears as a surname in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions. Individuals bearing the name may have origins in toponymic families that adopted the place-based surname.

The term Redondo may also appear in street names, localities, or historical references in other Iberian-influenced areas, reflecting its descriptive meaning and historical settlement patterns.