verb

retozar

frolic

Es moverse o jugar de manera alegre y divertida, a menudo saltando o corriendo.

Word: retozar

Meaning:
"Reto zar" is a Spanish verb meaning "to frolic," "to romp," or "to play joyfully." It refers to playing or moving about in a lively, happy, and carefree manner, often used to describe the playful behavior of children or animals. For example, children might retozar in a park, or puppies might retozar in the grass.

Parts:

  • The verb "retozar" is regular and conjugates as follows: retozo (yo), retozas (tú), retoza (él/ella), retozamos (nosotros), retozáis (vosotros), retozan (ellos/ellas).
  • It comes from Spanish roots related to playful movement or lively activity.

Synonyms:

  • Jugar (to play)
  • Brincar (to jump)
  • Saltar (to jump)
  • Revolcarse (to roll around)
  • Divertirse (to have fun)

Antonyms:

  • Estar quieto (to stay still)
  • Enfadarse (to get angry, as opposite behavior to joyful playing might be feeling upset)
  • Cansarse (to get tired, slowing down)

Additional uses:
Sometimes "retozar" may also imply a slightly flirtatious playful behavior in romantic contexts, but primarily it is about joyful and energetic movement.

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Examples

Los niños retozan en el parque.verb

The children frolic in the park.

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