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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "ROHL" (as in "row")/

Meaning

To take a casual drive or stroll without a specific destination, just cruising around to kill time or enjoy the scenery. In Mexico and Colombia, dar el rol is the ultimate low-effort weekend plan that somehow always ends up being fun.

Examples

Shall we take a spin downtown and see what we find?

I'll take a drive this afternoon and fill you in on the way.

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Regional synonyms

A gem of a person: reliable, kind-hearted, and genuinely wonderful. In Mexico and Central America, calling someone a joya is one of the highest compliments you can give. The comparison to a jewel is not accidental, it implies real value, not just surface charm.