rodaje
“rodaje” means “filming” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
filming
Also: shooting
📝 In Action
El rodaje de la película duró seis meses.
B1The filming of the movie lasted six months.
Tuvimos que detener el rodaje por la lluvia.
B1We had to stop shooting because of the rain.
running-in, experience
Also: breaking-in
📝 In Action
Es importante hacerle un buen rodaje al coche nuevo.
B2It's important to run in the new car properly.
Llevo poco tiempo en el trabajo, aún me falta rodaje.
B2I haven't been at the job long; I still need more experience/practice.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "rodaje" in Spanish:
breaking-in→experience→filming→running-in→shooting→taxiing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: rodaje
Question 1 of 2
If a director says they are 'en pleno rodaje', what are they doing?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'rodar' (to roll), which comes from the Latin 'rotare'. The meaning shifted from physical rolling to the 'rolling' of film reels in cameras.
First recorded: 19th century (in the mechanical sense), 20th century (for cinema)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'rodaje' for taking photos?
Generally, no. For photography, use 'sesión de fotos'. 'Rodaje' is specifically for moving images like movies or TV shows.
Is 'rodaje' the same as 'filmación'?
Yes, they are synonyms. However, 'rodaje' is much more common in Spain and in professional film industry contexts.