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.