Rodar
Example: Van a rodar la pel·lícula al parc aquest cap de setmana.
Definition
"Rodar" means to roll or to film, depending on context. In the example, it refers to the act of filming a movie, as in 'They are going to film the movie in the park this weekend.' It involves capturing scenes with a camera.
Etymology
The word "rodar" comes from the Latin verb 'rotare,' which means to turn or rotate. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean both rolling objects and the filming process, likely due to the rotation of film reels. Did you know? This dual meaning reflects a fascinating connection between physical movement and cinematic production.
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"Rodar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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