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roll

vibe

noun RROHL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: English loanword

Also means

style

Usage Note

Roll is an anglicism widely used in informal Spanish, especially among younger speakers, to mean someone's characteristic style, vibe, or personal image — tiene mucho roll means 'she has a great vibe/style.' It is distinct from the native papel (role in a formal sense) or rollo (a longer, more traditional slang word meaning 'thing/situation'). Its use is predominantly informal and Spain-centric.

Examples

"Ese chico tiene mucho roll con su ropa."

Natural Translation

That guy has a great style with his clothes.

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