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    Aleteo (en. Flutter)

    /aleˈteo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of flapping.
    The flapping of birds can be seen in full flight.
    El aleteo de las aves se puede ver en pleno vuelo.
    Repetitive movements of wings or similar.
    The butterfly's flapping was beautiful.
    El aleteo de la mariposa era hermoso.
    verb
    To move the wings quickly.
    The bird flapped when it felt threatened.
    El pájaro aleteó al sentirse amenazado.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'aleteo', which is related to 'fin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    butterfly flapping
    Light and quick movement of a butterfly's wings.
    aleteo de mariposas
    flapping in the air
    Reference to the act of flying with wing movements.
    aleteo en el aire

    Related Words

    fin
    Lateral extremity of the body of certain animals that helps them swim or fly.
    aleta
    to fly
    To move through the air using wings.
    volar

    Slang Meanings

    People who move quickly at a party.
    That's the girl who always flaps at parties.
    Esa es la chava que siempre hace aleteo en las fiestas.
    To describe someone who constantly changes their mind.
    Don't be indecisive, make up your mind already.
    No seas de aleteo, decide ya.