estábamos rodando
-we were rolling
Imperfect progressivenosotrosconjugation ofrodar.

rodar

rodar(
rroh
-
dahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to roll
El terremoto hizo que unas cuantas rocas rodaran montaña abajo bloqueándonos el camino.The earthquake made some rocks roll down the mountain blocking our way.
b. to go round
El autobús fue ganando velocidad a medida que rodaban las ruedas.The bus gained speed as the wheels went round.
c. to turn
Los copos de nieve flotaban lentamente, rodando al caer.The snowflakes floated slowly down, turning as they fell.
a. to shoot
Cuando el director grita "¡Acción!", las cámaras empiezan a rodar.When the director yells "Action!", the cameras start shooting.
b. to film
Empezaremos a rodar con los actores a las 6 am.We'll start filming with the actors at 6 am.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to shoot
El director quiere rodar la película en blanco y negro.The director wants to shoot the film in black and white.
b. to film
Tenemos que volver a rodar la escena porque al actor se le olvidó su parte.We have to film the scene again because the actor forgot his part.
a. to break in
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Ya que tienes un Tesla nuevo, te toca rodarlo.Now that you have a Tesla, it's time to break it in.
b. to run in
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
No puedo esperar a rodar mi nuevo carro.I can't wait to run in my new car.
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