ser un rollo

ser un rollo(
sehr
 
oon
 
rroh
-
yoh
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be complicated)
a. to be a pain
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
El trámite de compraventa fue un rollo, pero finalmente somos dueños de una casa.The buying and selling process was a pain, but we're finally home owners.
b. to be a drag
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Tramitar la visa es un rollo, pero vale la pena tenerla lista por si se necesita.Applying for a visa is a drag, but it's good to have it ready in case you need it.
a. to be a bore
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Pablo es un rollo, pero lo tengo que aguantar porque es mi primo.Pablo is a bore, but I have to put up with him because he's my cousin.
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