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    Volaban (en. Were flying)

    /bo'la.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of moving through the air.
    The birds were flying over the lake.
    Los pájaros volaban sobre el lago.
    To move quickly in the air.
    The planes were flying in formation during the parade.
    Los aviones volaban en formación durante el desfile.
    Referring to something that happened in a previous time.
    When we were kids, they flew kites in the park.
    Cuando éramos niños, volaban cometas en el parque.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'volare', which means 'to fly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fly high
    To have big aspirations or dreams.
    volar alto
    not to fly in vain
    To mean that all efforts have a purpose.
    no volar en vano
    to fly with joy
    To feel very happy.
    volar de alegría

    Related Words

    to fly
    To move through the air.
    volar
    flight
    Action of flying or traveling by plane.
    vuelo
    airplane
    Vehicle designed to fly.
    aeroplano

    Slang Meanings

    To be very excited or happy.
    They were flying when they heard the good news today.
    Hoy volaban al enterarse de la buena noticia.
    To indulge or overdo something.
    They were flying at the party, buying everything they found.
    Se volaban en la fiesta, comprando todo lo que encontraban.