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roll in Portuguese

roll in Portuguese is rolagem, rolo, cambalhota — roll means to move by turning over and over on a surface.

roll in Portuguese

rolagem
noun
The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
rolo
noun
cambalhota
noun
A forward or backward roll in gymnastics; going head over heels. A tumble.
cilindro
noun
One of a set of revolving cylinders, or rollers, between which metal is pressed, formed, or smoothed, as in a rolling mill.
rolo
noun
One of a set of revolving cylinders, or rollers, between which metal is pressed, formed, or smoothed, as in a rolling mill.
rolo
noun
A heavy cylinder used to break clods.
chamada
noun
An official or public document; a register; a record.
estrondo
noun
A heavy, reverberatory sound.
ribombo
noun
A heavy, reverberatory sound.
rufo
noun
The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.
balanço
noun
(nautical, aviation) The oscillating movement of a nautical vessel as it rotates from side to side, about its fore-and-aft axis, causing its sides to go up and down, as distinguished from the alternate rise and fall of bow and stern called pitching; or the equivalent in an aircraft.
rolar
verb
(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
girar
verb
(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
rolar
verb
(ergative) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
circular
verb
(ergative) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
rolar
verb
amassar
verb
(ergative) To press, level, spread, or form with a roller or rollers.
rufar
verb
(transitive) To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon.

What does "roll" mean?

  1. verb To move by turning over and over on a surface.
    "The ball rolled off the table and under the couch."
  2. verb To form something into a cylindrical or spherical shape by turning it over on itself.
    "She rolled the dough into a neat log before slicing it."
  3. verb To begin or set something in motion, especially filming or an event.
    "The director shouted "Roll cameras!" and the scene began."
  4. noun A small individually baked piece of bread.
    "She served warm rolls with the soup."

roll in a sentence

  • The ball rolled off the table and under the couch.
  • He rolled the barrel across the yard.
  • She rolled the dough into a neat log before slicing it.
  • He rolled up his sleeping bag and stuffed it into the pack.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "roll" in Portuguese?

"roll" in Portuguese is rolagem, rolo, cambalhota. roll means: To move by turning over and over on a surface.

How do you use "roll" in a sentence?

Example: "The ball rolled off the table and under the couch." In Portuguese, "roll" is rolagem, rolo, cambalhota.

Are there other ways to say "roll" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 14 translations listed for "roll": rolagem, rolo, cambalhota, cilindro, chamada, estrondo.

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