Spanish Idiom · Native
qué rollo
what a bore / what a drag
Pronunciation: keh RÓ-yo
Meaning
An informal expression used to describe something tedious, boring, or annoying.
Example
Este trabajo es un rollo, siempre hacemos lo mismo.
This job is such a drag, we always do the same thing.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice qué rollo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Spanish idiom.