rodando
/ro-DAN-do/
rolling
A ball rolling down a hill illustrates the physical movement of 'rodando'.
rodando(verb)
rolling
?physical movement
spinning
?wheels or objects turning
📝 In Action
La pelota bajó rodando por la colina.
A1The ball went rolling down the hill.
Las lágrimas estaban rodando por sus mejillas.
B1Tears were rolling down her cheeks.
💡 Grammar Points
Action in Progress
This word ends in '-ando', which is like adding '-ing' in English. It describes something moving or happening right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Rolling Up vs. Rolling Down
Mistake: "Using rodando to mean rolling up a poster."
Correction: Use 'enrollando' for rolling things up into a tube; 'rodando' is for things moving across a surface.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pair with Estar
Use it with 'está' (is) or 'estaba' (was) to describe what something is doing: 'La moneda está rodando'.
A camera on set represents 'rodando' in the context of filming a movie.
📝 In Action
Están rodando una escena de acción en el centro.
B1They are filming an action scene downtown.
💡 Grammar Points
Professional Jargon
In professional movie sets, 'rodar' is preferred over 'filmar'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rodando
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'Están rodando' on a street blocked by cameras?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rodando' only for physical objects?
No, it can be used for tears, for filming movies, and even metaphorically for someone who is 'drifting' through life without a clear direction.
Can I use 'rodando' to mean I'm driving a car?
Not exactly. While wheels roll, we usually say 'conduciendo' for driving. You might hear it for 'running' an engine, but not for the act of driving itself.