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reel in Spanish

reel in Spanish is carrete, reel, enrollar — reel means a cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.

reel in Spanish

carrete
noun
A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
reel
noun
(social media, sometimes, capitalized) A chronological collection of pictures or short videos published by a user on an app or website and typically only available for a short period.
enrollar
verb
To wind on a reel.
titubear
verb
To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
cuasitraumar
verb
(metaphorical, especially as "be reeling") To be in shock.
estupefacer
verb
(metaphorical, especially as "be reeling") To be in shock.

What does "reel" mean?

  1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
    "He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel."
  2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
    "The band struck up a reel and the dancers took the floor."
  3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
    "She posted a reel of highlights from the trip."
  4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
    "He reeled back after hearing the news."
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reel in a sentence

  • He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel.
  • The tailor put a new reel of blue thread into the machine.
  • The band struck up a reel and the dancers took the floor.
  • Everyone joined hands to dance a reel at the village ceilidh.

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What is "reel" in Spanish?
"reel" in Spanish is carrete, reel, enrollar. reel means: A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
How do you use "reel" in a sentence?
Example: "He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel." In Spanish, "reel" is carrete, reel, enrollar.
Are there other ways to say "reel" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "reel": carrete, reel, enrollar, titubear, cuasitraumar, estupefacer.
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