ruedas
“ruedas” means “wheels” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
wheels
Also: tires, circles
📝 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.
you roll
Also: you travel, you film/you shoot
📝 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?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: ruedas
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Which sentence uses 'ruedas' as a verb?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'rueda' (and its plural 'ruedas') comes from the Latin word *rota*, which meant 'wheel'. The verb 'rodar' (to roll) shares the same root, showing how the concept of the object and the action are linked.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as 'roda')
Cognates (Related words)
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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).