rodar(
rroh
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dahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to spin)
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 transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (film)
4. (automobile)
a. to break in (United States)
Regionalism used in the 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 (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No puedo esperar a rodar mi nuevo carro.I can't wait to run in my new car.
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