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/Sounds like "roh" (as in "row") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To mingle and circulate among different social groups at a gathering, moving fluidly from one circle to the next without getting stuck in any corner. In Mexico, someone who rola well has the social ease to talk to anyone, from the quiet crowd to the loud group, without it feeling forced.

Examples

He works the whole party, moving from group to group without getting stuck anywhere.

She moved effortlessly between the rap crowd and the university kids alike.

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/Sounds like "roh" (as in "row") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To pass something around the group so everyone gets a turn. In Mexico, "rolar" is the natural verb for sharing in a circle: the phone goes around, the drink goes around, the snack goes around. It implies a relaxed, communal vibe.

Examples

Rola el teléfono que quiero ver esa foto.

Pass the phone around, I want to see that pic.

Ahí rolaban las caguamas entre todos sin que nadie pidiera.

The big beers were going around the whole group without anyone even having to ask.

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Extreme exhaustion from overwork that leaves you with zero energy and zero motivation. Used the same way across all Spanish-speaking countries, borrowed directly from English. When getting out of bed feels impossible.