rock

US /rɑːk/
UK /rɑːk/
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1.

roca, piedra

the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans.

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The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montaña estaba hecha de roca sólida.
We climbed over the jagged rocks.
Escalamos las rocas irregulares.
2.

rock, música rock

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat and the use of guitars, drums, and bass.

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She loves listening to classic rock music.
Le encanta escuchar música rock clásica.
The band played a loud rock anthem.
La banda tocó un ruidoso himno de rock.
1.

mecer, balancear

to move gently to and fro or from side to side.

:
She began to rock the baby to sleep.
Ella comenzó a mecer al bebé para que se durmiera.
The boat began to rock in the strong waves.
El barco comenzó a balancearse con las fuertes olas.
2.

conmocionar, sacudir

to cause a sensation of shock or alarm in (someone).

:
The news of his resignation really rocked the company.
La noticia de su renuncia realmente conmocionó a la empresa.
The scandal rocked the political establishment.
El escándalo conmocionó al establishment político.