Revolviéndose (en. Rolling around)
/reβolˈβjendose/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Movement of turning or agitation.
The boy was writhing on the couch.
El niño se estaba revolviendo en el sofá.
Change of position or state of something.
Ideas are swirling in my mind.
Las ideas se están revolviendo en mi mente.
Action of a person that shows frustration or unease.
She was tossing in bed, unable to sleep.
Ella se revolvía en la cama, sin poder dormir.
Etymology
From the verb 'to revolve', which comes from the Latin 'revolvere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be turning in one's grave
To feel uncomfortable or annoyed by something happening.
revolverse en su tumba
to rise up against
To oppose or resist something or someone.
revolverse contra
Related Words
to stir
To move or change the place of something.
revolver
to shake
To move something quickly.
agitar
to twist
To twist repeatedly.
retorcer
Slang Meanings
To be very restless.
I can't stop fidgeting in class; I can't take it anymore.
No paro de revolverme en la clase, no aguanto más.
To have confused thoughts.
Lately, I've been struggling with the decisions I need to make.
Últimamente me he estado revolviendo en las decisiones que debo tomar.