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The Meaning of arrollado

Arrollado

Definition: In Spanish, “arrollado” is an adjective that primarily means “overrun” or “overwhelmed,” but it can also refer to something that is “rolled up” or “wrapped.” In a culinary context, particularly in Latin American cuisine, “arrollado” commonly refers to a dish where ingredients are rolled or wrapped together, such as “arrollado de pollo” (chicken roll).

Usage:

  1. General Context:
    • “La ciudad fue arrollada por un torrencial aguacero.” (The city was overwhelmed by a torrential downpour.)
  2. Culinary Context:
    • “El arrollado de carne es un plato muy popular en las festividades.” (The rolled meat is a very popular dish during festivities.)

Etymology: The word “arrollado” comes from the verb “arrollar,” which is derived from the combination of “a-” (a prefix indicating direction) and “rollar” (from “rollo,” meaning “roll” or “scroll”). The verb, originally meaning “to roll up” or “to coil,” evolved to denote the sense of overwhelming in contexts such as being overrun.

Pronunciation: In IPA notation, “arrollado” is pronounced as /a.ro.‘ʝa.ðo/.

Synonyms:

  1. Overrun: invadido, superado
  2. Rolled up: enrollado, envuelto

Antonyms:

  1. Under control: controlado
  2. Unwrapped: desenrollado, descubierto

This word encapsulates both the idea of being overwhelmed in various contexts and the physical action of wrapping or rolling, making it versatile in its usage across different settings.

  1. El tren fue arrollado por un automóvil en la intersección.
    (The train was run over by a car at the intersection.)

  2. El viento arrollado dejó muchos árboles caídos en el parque.
    (The fierce wind knocked down many trees in the park.)

  3. La ola arrollado a los bañistas en la playa.
    (The wave swept over the bathers on the beach.)

  4. El ciclista fue arrollado por un autobús que no se detuvo.
    (The cyclist was run over by a bus that did not stop.)

  5. El grupo de personas fue arrollado por el movimiento de la multitud.
    (The group of people was swept up by the movement of the crowd.)

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