enrollado
/enroʝado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rolled up" is translated into Spanish as enrollado.
enrollado is used to describe something that has been formed into a cylindrical shape or a tube.
How do you pronounce it?
/enroʝado/
Did you know?
- While enrollado means 'rolled up', the related verb enrollar is used in certain regions to mean 'to seduce' or 'to pick up' someone romantically.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, saying someone is enrollado is a compliment meaning they are a cool, easy-going or pleasant person to be around.
- The verb enrollar can be used as slang in Spain to mean 'to scam' or 'to trick' someone, often involving a long-winded explanation.
Examples in context
- Debería mantener las mangas enrolladas en la oficina.You should keep your sleeves rolled up in the office.
- Por favor, mantenga los brazos arremangados durante la cirugía.Please keep your arms rolled up during surgery.
- El papel está enrollado.The paper is rolled up.
- Tengo un tapete enrollado en el coche.I have a rolled up rug in the car.
- El mapa debe estar enrollado.The map must be rolled up.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are organizing some supplies in a studio.
- Sofía¿Dónde está el cartel enrollado?Where is the rolled up poster?
- MateoSofía, lo dejé sobre la mesa.Sofía, I left it on the table.
- SofíaAh, lo veo aquí.Ah, I see it here.
- MateoPerfecto, ahora podemos trabajar.Perfect, now we can work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
