adjective/verb (past participle)
enrolado, enrollado
1. folded or coiled into a compact cylindrical shape
The carpet was rolled up and stored in the closet.
O tapete estava enrolado e armazenado no armário.
2. having sleeves pushed up towards the elbows
He walked in with his shirt sleeves rolled up, ready to work.
Ele entrou com as mangas da camisa enroladas, pronto para trabalhar.
3. prepared and ready for action
They showed up rolled up and ready for the challenge.
Eles chegaram preparados e prontos para o desafio.
4. accumulated or combined together
All the charges were rolled up into one final bill.
Todos os custos foram consolidados em uma única fatura final.
In American culture, 'rolled up sleeves' is strongly associated with readiness to work hard or engage in physical labor, often symbolizing a 'no-nonsense' attitude. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'enrolado' has additional meanings related to procrastination or being delayed, which differs from the English usage. The phrase is commonly used in both casual and professional settings.
NYC Slang
all set, ready to go, locked and loaded (in context of readiness)
Related Idioms & Phrases
rolled up sleeves (ready to work hard)
rolled up into one (combined or consolidated)
show up rolled up (arrive prepared)
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