rollo de una noche
/roʝo de una not͡ʃe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, one night stand is translated as rollo de una noche.
The phrase refers to a single sexual encounter between two people who do not intend to start a romantic relationship. It is used to describe sexual encounters that lack romantic intent or long-term commitment.
Which one should you use?
While rollo de una noche and un lío de una noche both describe sexual encounters lacking romantic intent or long-term commitment, they serve as common alternatives to one another. In Spain, the shorter term rollo can also be used to refer to a one night stand.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To describe such an encounter in a formal way, you can use the expression relación efímera, which translates to "transient relationship" or "brief affair". For informal situations, un lío de una noche is appropriate, as is the term rollo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, rollo de una noche is a commonly used term. In Mexico, the term commonly used for a one night stand is aventura de una noche.
How do you pronounce it?
/roʝo de una notʃe/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word lío to describe a casual encounter, which literally translates to a 'mess' or 'tangle'.
- In Spain, the word rollo is so versatile that it can describe a one night stand, a romantic fling, or even a boring conversation.
- The word rollo originally referred to a scroll or a cylinder, which explains its Latin root rotulus.
Examples in context
- Fue solo un rollo de una noche.It was just a one night stand.
- No quiero un compromiso, solo un rollo de una noche.I don't want a commitment, just a one night stand.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking at a bar about a recent date.
- Daniel¿Qué tal estuvo tu cita con él?How was your date with him?
- SofíaFue divertido, pero solo un rollo de una noche.It was fun, but just a one night stand.
- DanielEntiendo, a veces es más fácil así.I understand, sometimes it's easier that way.
- SofíaSí, no busco nada serio ahora.Yes, I'm not looking for anything serious right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, noche, rollo, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
