Roque (en. Rock)

/ˈroke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Geological formation that appears as a hill or peak.

The rock rises majestically over the valley.

El roque se alza majestuosamente sobre el valle.

Term used in the game of dominoes in some places.

They made a rock in the game to win the last play.

Hicieron un roque en la partida para ganar la última jugada.

Large stone that protrudes from the ground.

It is dangerous to walk near the rock in the mountain.

Es peligroso caminar cerca del roque en la montaña.

From Latin 'roccus', meaning 'stone'.

rock of the angels

It refers to a specific rock formation in local tradition.

roque de los ángeles

rock of fortune

A way to express dependence on luck to cope with a situation.

roque de la fortuna

rocky

Having many rocks.

rocoso

rock

Solid mineral body that is part of the earth's crust.

roca

rocks

English word that refers to stone or groups of stones.

rocks

In some contexts, it refers to a strong or resilient person.

That guy is a rock; he always endures everything without complaining.

Ese chico es un roque, siempre soporta todo sin quejarse.

Used as a synonym for obstacle.

That project became a rock for the team.

Ese proyecto se convirtió en un roque para el equipo.