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How to Say "reel" in Spanish

The Spanish word forreelis rolloA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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rollo

nounA1
for film or tape
A tightly wound spool of bright red ribbon resting on a clean white surface.

Examples

Necesito un rollo de papel de regalo para envolver el libro.

I need a roll of wrapping paper to wrap the book.

El electricista dejó un rollo de cable en la esquina.

The electrician left a coil of cable in the corner.

Nouns for Measurement

'Rollo' is often used like a measuring unit, similar to saying 'a sheet' or 'a piece.' Remember it's always masculine: 'un rollo'.

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