B1 Gíria Informal

Estar de buen rollo

Be in a good mood

Significado

To be feeling positive, relaxed, and happy, having good vibes.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, 'buen rollo' is almost a social requirement at bars and festivals. If you aren't 'de buen rollo,' people might ask if you are 'amargado' (bitter). While understood, Mexicans will almost always prefer 'buena onda.' Using 'buen rollo' in Mexico might make you sound like you're trying too hard to speak like a Spaniard. In Argentina, 'buena onda' is also the standard. They might also use 'buena vibra' in more spiritual or relaxed contexts. Modern Spanish companies often use 'buen rollo' in their job descriptions to attract young talent, emphasizing a horizontal hierarchy.

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Use it to compliment

Tell someone 'Me das muy buen rollo' to let them know you like their energy.

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Watch the verb

Don't say 'Soy de buen rollo' unless you want to sound like a robot trying to be cool.

Significado

To be feeling positive, relaxed, and happy, having good vibes.

💡

Use it to compliment

Tell someone 'Me das muy buen rollo' to let them know you like their energy.

⚠️

Watch the verb

Don't say 'Soy de buen rollo' unless you want to sound like a robot trying to be cool.

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The 'Rollito' trick

Use 'buen rollito' to sound 100% like a local in Madrid or Barcelona.

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Regional awareness

If you are in Argentina, switch to 'buena onda' to fit in better.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'estar' and the phrase.

Hoy es mi cumpleaños y yo ________ de ________ ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy / buen rollo

We use 'estar' for moods and 'buen' because it's before a masculine noun.

Which sentence describes a place with a good atmosphere?

Selecciona la opción correcta:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: En este bar hay muy buen rollo.

'Hay buen rollo' is used to describe the atmosphere of a place.

Complete the dialogue to show you have no bad intentions.

A: ¿Por qué me miras así? ¿Pasa algo? B: No, tranquilo. Yo ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: voy de buen rollo

'Ir de buen rollo' indicates your attitude or intention in a conversation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You have a great relationship with your boss.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Tengo buen rollo con mi jefe.

'Tener buen rollo con alguien' means to get along well with them.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Spain vs. Latin America

Spain
Buen rollo Good vibes
Molar To be cool
LatAm
Buena onda Good vibes
Chévere / Bacán To be cool

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'estar' and the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Hoy es mi cumpleaños y yo ________ de ________ ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy / buen rollo

We use 'estar' for moods and 'buen' because it's before a masculine noun.

Which sentence describes a place with a good atmosphere? Choose B1

Selecciona la opción correcta:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: En este bar hay muy buen rollo.

'Hay buen rollo' is used to describe the atmosphere of a place.

Complete the dialogue to show you have no bad intentions. dialogue_completion B1

A: ¿Por qué me miras así? ¿Pasa algo? B: No, tranquilo. Yo ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: voy de buen rollo

'Ir de buen rollo' indicates your attitude or intention in a conversation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: You have a great relationship with your boss.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Tengo buen rollo con mi jefe.

'Tener buen rollo con alguien' means to get along well with them.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

No, para nada. Es informal pero muy positiva y educada en contextos sociales.

Sí, si tienes una relación cercana o trabajas en un ambiente moderno.

'Buen rollo' es de España, 'buena onda' es de Latinoamérica. Significan lo mismo.

Porque 'bueno' se acorta a 'buen' delante de sustantivos masculinos.

Significa tener la intención de ser amable y evitar conflictos.

Sí, significa que estás de muy buen humor.

Sí, hoy en día casi todo el mundo en España entiende y usa esta expresión.

Se dice 'mal rollo'.

No exactamente. 'Buen rollo' es más sobre energía social y actitud relajada.

Solo si es un email muy informal a un colega que conoces bien.

Frases relacionadas

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buena onda

synonym

Good vibes (Latin America)

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mal rollo

contrast

Bad vibes / Tension

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ser un rollo

similar

To be a bore

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enrollarse

builds on

To get along / To talk a lot

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buen rollito

specialized form

Cute/extra good vibes

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