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    Rueda (en. Wheel)

    /ˈrweða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disk, generally circular in shape, that can rotate around an axis.
    The bicycle has two wheels that allow it to move.
    La bicicleta tiene dos ruedas que permiten su desplazamiento.
    Mechanical element used in various machines.
    The wagon wheel was flat.
    La rueda del carro estaba pinchada.
    Structure used in gambling games, such as roulette.
    The croupier spun the roulette wheel.
    El croupier hizo girar la rueda de la ruleta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rota'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn the wheel
    To change direction or strategy.
    dar la vuelta a la rueda
    press conference
    Meeting with the media to inform.
    rueda de prensa
    to start rolling
    To start a project or activity.
    echar a rodar

    Related Words

    to wheel
    Verb meaning to spin or roll something.
    ruedear
    cyclist
    Person involved in activities related to cycling.
    ruedista

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the loop
    When you are in the loop, you are controlling the course of the conversation.
    Cuando estás en la rueda, estás controlando el curso de la conversación.
    Circle of friends
    In college, I formed a very close circle of friends.
    En la universidad, formé una rueda de amigos muy unida.