rolyo
rólyo with stress marks
roll
Usage Note
Rolyo is a Spanish loanword referring to a cylindrical roll of material such as paper, film, or fabric. Widely used in hardware stores, print shops, and everyday contexts, it is the standard term when buying materials by the roll.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isang rolyo. "
Natural Translation
I bought one roll.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one roll.
" Bumili siya ng isang rolyo ng tela. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought a roll of cloth.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of one roll of cloth.
" Naubos na ang isang rolyo ng tela bago pa man natapos ang mananahi sa unang bahagi ng kanyang disenyo. "
Natural Translation
An entire roll of cloth was used up before the seamstress even finished the first part of her design.
Literal Translation
Was-used-up already the one roll of cloth before even finished the seamstress on first part of her design.
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