Rodó (en. Rolled)
/roˈðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Movement in which an object turns or moves across a surface.
The ball rolled down the street.
El balón rodó por la calle.
Sound produced by the object moving over a surface.
The roll of the car was heard as it passed by.
Se escuchó el rodó del coche al pasar.
verb
To circulate or change the position of an object on a surface.
He rolled the ball to his friend.
Él rodó la pelota hacia su amigo.
To change state or position smoothly and fluidly.
The fog rolled over the valley at dawn.
La niebla rodó sobre el valle al amanecer.
Etymology
From Latin 'rotāre', meaning to turn or to roll.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a roll
To change location or direction quickly.
dar un rodó
to roll on the ground
To yield to gravity and fall while rolling.
rolar en el suelo
to roll like a stone
To move without stopping; to continue in motion.
rodar como una piedra
Related Words
roll
Action of making something turn or move on a surface.
rodar
roller
Cylindrical object used for rolling or spreading.
rodillo
Slang Meanings
To roll in life
When you get distracted from work and just have fun.
Cuando te distraes del trabajo y solo te diviertes.
To throw a roll
When someone does something surprising or unexpected.
Cuando alguien hace algo sorprendente o inesperado.