remangar
/remanˈɡaɾ/
To roll up in Spanish is remangar. Wiktionary also lists arremangar and arrufaldar.
Meaning: to make something into a cylindrical or fold-like shape (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| remangar | /remanˈɡaɾ/ |
| arremangar | /aremanɡaɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| arrufaldar | /arufaldaɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
The verb is used to describe the action of making something into a cylindrical or fold-like shape.
Which one should you use?
While remangar is the standard verb, the form arremangarse is a common variant used to add emphasis to the action of rolling up one's sleeves. The form arrufaldar is another way to express the concept of rolling or folding.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say you are rolling up your own sleeves, the standard reflexive form is remangarse. The past participle remangado can be used as an adjective to describe something that has been rolled up.
How do you pronounce it?
/remanˈɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- While remangarse means to roll up sleeves, in some Caribbean contexts, it can imply a level of aggression or a readiness to fight, not just to work.
- The word manga, which forms the root of remangar, is also used in Spanish to describe a 'sleeve' or 'branch' of a river or a pipe.
- In some Spanish dialects, arremangarse is used as a reflexive verb to describe the act of preparing for a challenge, even if the person is not wearing sleeves.
Examples in context
- Por favor, enrolla el tapete después de la clase.Please roll up the mat after class.
- La alfombra se arrolla fácilmente para su transporte.The carpet rolls up easily for transportation.
- Manuel, ¿puedes enrollar el póster para llevarlo al concierto?Manuel, can you roll up the poster to take it to the concert?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are preparing to garden together.
- DanielSofía, ¿me ayudas a plantar estas flores?Sofía, will you help me plant these flowers?
- SofíaClaro, pero primero voy a remangar mis mangas.Sure, but first I'm going to roll up my sleeves.
- DanielBuena idea, porque hay mucho lodo hoy.Good idea, because there is a lot of mud today.
- SofíaListo, ahora podemos empezar a trabajar.Ready, now we can start working.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “roll up” translations and entries remangar, arremangar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
