Rebolledo (en. Bolledo)

/re.βo.ˈʎe.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Pathway in the mountains, with little definition, often covered with vegetation.
The rebolledo led us to a beautiful clearing in the forest.
El rebolledo nos llevó a un hermoso claro en el bosque.
Rural roads in poor condition or poorly maintained.
We had to cross a rebolledo to get to the country house.
Tuvimos que atravesar un rebolledo para llegar a la casa de campo.
Wooded or neglected land where there is no clear path.
The rebolledo became a refuge for wild animals.
El rebolledo se convirtió en un refugio para los animales salvajes.

Etymology

From the term 'rebollo', which refers to a type of shrub, combined with the suffix '-edo' that indicates a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk through the rebolledo
to navigate a vague or undefined path.
caminar por el rebolledo
to leave the rebolledo
to leave a confusing or disordered place.
salir del rebolledo
to enter the rebolledo
to start an uncertain journey.
entrar en el rebolledo

Related Words

rebollo
type of shrub that can be found in rebolledos.
rebollo
low
low land that can be part of a rebolledo.
bajo
weeds
dense vegetation that often characterizes a rebolledo.
maleza

Slang Meanings

Refers to a complicated situation.
I was in a rebolledo of problems when I tried to fix the car.
Estuve en un rebolledo de problemas cuando intenté arreglar el coche.
Describes a confusing or disorganized relationship.
That relationship has become a rebolledo that I don't know how to handle.
Esa relación se ha convertido en un rebolledo que no sé cómo manejar.