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Rodilla. Does it mean anything but "knee"?
Years and years ago, my wife and I ate at a restaurant on the Gran Via in Madrid, near the Callao metro stop. The name of the restaurant was "Rodilla". Not "La Rodilla", just "Rodilla". An odd name and an odd syntax, with the article omitted.
I checked my dictionary to see if the word could mean anything other than "knee", but to no avail. I did notice that "rodillo" meant "rolling pin", which might be more appropriate for the name of a restaurant. But I stared at that sign, which was in cursive lettering, and could not convince myself that that's how it read. It definitely said "Rodilla".
Does anyone have any insight as to what the name refers to?
"Los Caballeros quien dicen Rodilla?"
I've posted my question on the web page you suggested. If I learn anything I will report it here.
5 Answers
- KalikinaLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
No, 'rodilla' just means 'knee'. I lived in Madrid for a few years and never saw the restaurant? What a strange name for a restaurant!
Edit:
I did some research and yes, you are right, "Rodilla" is the name of the restaurant LOL
Here ir is, from wikipedia, nonetheless: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodilla
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Source(s): Native Language (Spain) - Anonymous1 decade ago
One meaning is knee. However we also use the word rodilla to mean a paint roller, like for painting houses. Unsure why a restaurant would have that name though.
- ✄ᎵЯЭssLv 41 decade ago
It may be a family name.
(and I really apologize, but I must make the Monty Python reference to the Knights that Say Nee)
but, why don't ask the owner? there's a comment form here...
- 1 decade ago
Here's my insight to Rodilla:
1. Knee (of course)
Here's the etymology
Latin rotella, diminutive of rota
In coclusion, there isn't any other definitions of rodilla.
P.S. I love Rodilla! I love their croissants, sandwitches, salads, pastries, and such! YUM!
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