Vol (en. Vol)

/bol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of flying.
The flight of birds is fascinating.
El vol de las aves es fascinante.
Distance traveled in a flight.
The flight between Madrid and Barcelona is short.
El vol entre Madrid y Barcelona es corto.
verb
To move through the air using wings.
Butterflies often fly among the flowers.
Las mariposas suelen volar entre las flores.
To make a flight.
I am going to fly to New York this week.
Voy a volar a Nueva York esta semana.

Etymology

From Latin 'volare', which means 'to return' or 'to move through the air'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be on the move
To be in motion or action.
estar en el vol
flight in sight
Refers to a flight that is taking place soon.
vol a la vista

Related Words

flight
Action of flying.
vuelo
navigation
Action of navigating or flying using devices.
navegación
gliding
Flying without using an engine.
planear

Slang Meanings

Carefree style or attitude.
He always has a carefree attitude; he doesn't worry about anything.
Él siempre tiene un vol, no le preocupa nada.
Escape or getaway.
He made a getaway to avoid the problem.
Hizo un vol para evitar el problema.