roll
rrohl
📝 In Action
Me encanta el roll de este café; es muy relajante.
B2I love the vibe of this café; it's very relaxing.
¿Sabes si Marta y Pedro tienen un roll?
C1Do you know if Marta and Pedro have a thing going on?
No te preocupes por ese roll, ya se arreglará.
B2Don't worry about that situation, it will sort itself out.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though this word is borrowed from English, treat it like a Spanish masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it outside of Spain
Mistake: "Using 'roll' to mean 'vibe' in most of Latin America."
Correction: This slang is highly regional (Spain). Use 'ambiente' or 'atmósfera' instead for broader communication.
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal Substitution
In Spain, 'roll' is often used as a quick, informal substitute for 'situation,' 'problem,' or 'topic' when you don't want to specify.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: roll
Question 1 of 1
If someone in Madrid says, 'Tenemos un buen roll,' what are they most likely talking about?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'roll' the same as 'rollo'?
They are extremely similar in function when used as slang for 'vibe' or 'situation,' especially in Spain. 'Rollo' is the officially recognized Spanish word and is much more versatile (it also means a physical 'roll' of paper or film). 'Roll' is a less common, purely informal spelling that borrows directly from English.
How do I say 'to roll' (the verb) in Spanish?
The standard Spanish verb for 'to roll' (like a ball or a tire) is 'rodar'.