arrodillar
“arrodillar” means “to kneel” in Spanish (to make someone else go down on their knees).
to kneel
Also: to bring to one's knees
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El castigo lo arrodilló frente a todos.
B1The punishment made him kneel in front of everyone.
La crisis arrodilló a las pequeñas empresas.
B2The crisis brought the small businesses to their knees.
No pudieron arrodillar al pueblo con amenazas.
C1They couldn't break the people's spirit with threats.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "arrodillar" in Spanish:
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What is the primary root word of 'arrodillar'?
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Derived from the Spanish noun 'rodilla' (knee), which comes from the Latin 'rotella', meaning 'little wheel' (referring to the kneecap).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'arrodillar' and 'arrodillarse'?
'Arrodillar' means to make someone else kneel. 'Arrodillarse' is reflexive and means you are kneeling down yourself.
Is 'arrodillar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard conjugation patterns for verbs ending in '-ar' in all tenses.
Can 'arrodillar' be used for objects?
Rarely. It is almost exclusively used for people or personified entities (like a country or a company) that can metaphorically or physically have 'knees'.