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    Fly (en. Fly)

    /flaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Insect of the order Diptera, usually small-bodied with transparent wings.
    The fly is an insect found in many homes.
    La mosca es un insecto que se encuentra en muchos hogares.
    Movement of an object using wings or some propulsion mechanism.
    The airplane makes a smooth flight through the clouds.
    El avión realiza un vuelo suave a través de las nubes.
    verb
    To move through the air using wings.
    Birds fly high in the sky.
    Los pájaros vuelan alto en el cielo.
    To travel by plane.
    I am going to fly to Madrid next week.
    Voy a volar a Madrid la próxima semana.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'flēogan', meaning 'to fly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fly high
    to fly high
    fly high
    when pigs fly
    when frogs grow hair
    when pigs fly
    fly under the radar
    to go unnoticed
    fly under the radar

    Related Words

    flight
    the action of flying.
    vuelo
    airport
    place where airplanes land and take off.
    aeropuerto
    pilot
    person who drives a plane.
    piloto

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a good or successful situation.
    Since he got the new job, he's flying.
    Desde que consiguió el nuevo trabajo, está volando.
    To do something with style or impressively.
    That party was flying; everyone had a lot of fun.
    Esa fiesta fue volando, todos se divirtieron mucho.