Rodar
Example: Vamos a rodar la película en varias locaciones diferentes.
Definition
"Rodar" is a verb meaning to film or record a movie or video, often involving shooting scenes in various locations. It can also mean to roll or rotate something. In the context of filmmaking, "rodar" refers specifically to the act of capturing footage with a camera.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "rodar" originates from the Latin word "rotare," which means to rotate or turn around. Over time, this evolved to include the idea of rolling or moving in a circular motion, and later broadened metaphorically to filming, as cameras rotate to capture scenes. Did you know that the modern use of "rodar" in cinema comes from the physical movement of early film reels?
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"Rodar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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