Definition #1 for glorieta
An island on the street, usually commemorating an important figure in history--- usually military- related (in Mexico), like Lazaro Cardenas or Benito Juarez. Almost always used to give street directions...

Example: Person A: Oiga, donde esta el OXXO por aqui?
Person B: Mira, si le das hacia la glorieta, lo pases, le sigues dando...

Definition #2 for glorieta
usally seen in some areas of kennedy gardens

Example: I live right by the glorieta
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