ruedas
/RWEH-dahs/
wheels
As a noun, 'ruedas' means 'wheels', like those on a car or bicycle.
ruedas(noun)
wheels
?as on a car, bicycle, or cart
tires
?the rubber part of the wheel
,circles
?figurative, when talking about meetings or groups
📝 In Action
Necesito cambiar las ruedas de mi bicicleta.
A1I need to change the wheels on my bicycle.
El camión tiene muchas ruedas grandes.
A2The truck has many big wheels.
Si el coche no tiene ruedas, no se mueve.
A1If the car doesn't have wheels, it doesn't move.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'ruedas' is feminine (like its singular form 'la rueda'). You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it, like 'las ruedas nuevas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'ruedas' and 'llantas'
Mistake: "Using 'ruedas' when specifically referring only to the rubber part (tire)."
Correction: 'Llantas' often refers specifically to the tire, while 'ruedas' refers to the whole assembly (rim plus tire).
⭐ Usage Tips
Visualize the Action
Think of the verb 'rodar' (to roll) to remember the noun 'ruedas' (wheels). They both share the idea of circular movement.
As a verb (Tú form), 'ruedas' means 'you roll' (to move by turning over and over).
ruedas(verb)
you roll
?Tú form, present tense (to move by turning over and over)
you travel
?Tú form, referring to traveling in a vehicle
,you film/you shoot
?Tú form, referring to filming a movie (when the verb 'rodar' means 'to film')
📝 In Action
Si te empujan, ruedas por el suelo.
B1If they push you, you roll across the floor.
Dices que ruedas una película este mes, ¿es verdad?
B2You say that you are filming a movie this month, is that true?
💡 Grammar Points
The O>UE Change
The base verb 'rodar' changes its 'o' to 'ue' whenever the stress falls on that syllable. This happens in most of the present tense forms, including 'ruedas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Saying 'tú rodas' instead of 'tú ruedas'."
Correction: Always remember the vowel change (o to ue) for this verb in the present tense (except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros').
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'ruedas' in a conversation, it's almost always the noun (wheels). If it follows a subject like 'tú' or is part of a complex sentence, it's likely the verb form.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ruedas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'ruedas' as a verb?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ruedas' masculine or feminine?
'Ruedas' is a feminine plural noun, meaning 'wheels.' You should use feminine articles with it, like 'las ruedas'.
How do I know if 'ruedas' means 'wheels' or 'you roll'?
If it follows an article ('las') or an adjective ('cuatro'), it's the noun 'wheels'. If it is the main action word in a sentence referring to 'you' (tú), it is the verb 'you roll' (from rodar).