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    Rock (en. Rock)

    /rɒk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A solid fragment of mineral material, especially one that has not been processed.
    The mountain is made up of ancient rocks.
    La montaña está formada de rocas antiguas.
    A term used to describe certain types of popular music, especially energetic ones.
    I love listening to rock live.
    Me encanta escuchar rock en vivo.
    A rhythmic movement, like that of a cradle.
    She rocked the baby in her arms like a cradle.
    Ella meció al bebé en brazos como un rock.
    verb
    To move something from side to side.
    She rocked the crib to put the baby to sleep.
    Ella roqueó la cuna para dormir al bebé.
    To influence or cause something to happen, especially in an informal context.
    The event really rocked the city.
    El evento realmente rockeó la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'rocc', meaning 'rock or stone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rock and roll
    A genre of music that combines elements of rock and rhythm and blues.
    rock and roll
    rock the boat
    Causing trouble or disruption in a stable situation.
    rock the boat
    between a rock and a hard place
    Being in a difficult situation where both options are bad.
    between a rock and a hard place

    Related Words

    rocky
    That has many rocks or is rough.
    rocoso
    rocker
    Related to the musical genre rock.
    rockero
    stone
    Solid material that is part of the Earth's crust.
    piedra

    Slang Meanings

    Something exceptional or cool.
    That movie was rock.
    Esa película fue rock.
    A strong person or someone with a good personality.
    He is a rock; he is always there to help.
    Él es un rock; siempre está ahí para ayudar.