ruédalo
/rwedalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'roll it' can be translated into Spanish as ruédalo.
This phrase is used to command someone to move an object by turning it over and over on its side.
Which one should you use?
The form ruédalo is used when speaking to someone informally, while ruédelo is the version used for formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
ruédalo is the informal imperative (command) form used with the pronoun 'tú'.
How do you pronounce it?
/rwedalo/
Did you know?
- The verb rodar is used not only for rolling objects but also for the action of filming a movie scene. A director would shout ¡Rodamos! to tell the crew they are now filming.
- If a person is 'rolling' in laughter, Spanish speakers typically use the phrase morirse de risa, which literally means 'to die of laughter'. They do not use rodar to describe this physical reaction.
- In some Latin American regions, rodar is used colloquially to mean departing or starting a journey. It functions similarly to the English slang 'let's roll'.
Examples in context
- Pedro, enróllalo, por favor.Pedro, roll it, please.
- Enróllalo, por favor.Roll it, please.
- No es muy pesado, solo ruédalo hacia la puerta.It is not very heavy, just roll it toward the door.
- Ruédalo con cuidado para que no se rompa.Roll it carefully so that it doesn't break.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are moving a large cylindrical container in a warehouse.
- DanielEs demasiado pesado para levantarlo.It is too heavy to lift it.
- SofíaTienes razón, mejor ruédalo por el suelo.You are right, better roll it on the floor.
- DanielVale, lo haré con cuidado.Okay, I will do it carefully.
- SofíaMuy bien, Daniel, así es más fácil.Very well, Daniel, that is easier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
