Rodar
Definition
(verb) To move something by making it turn on itself
Examples
“El balón comenzó a rodar por la colina.”
“No hagas rodar la mesa.”
Don't roll the table.
“Rodé la alfombra antes de guardarla en el trastero.”
I rolled up the rug before putting it in the storage room.
“Para sacar el barril del patio, rodaron la madera cuesta abajo con cuidado.”
To get the barrel out of the yard, they rolled the wood downhill carefully.
“A las ocho, Marta rodó la rueda unos centímetros y vio que el coche ya no chirriaba.”
At eight, Marta rolled the wheel a few inches and saw the car wasn't squeaking anymore.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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