Volarte (en. Fly away)

/bo-laɾ-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving away flying or quickly from a place.
I decided to fly away before the fight started.
Decidí volarte antes de que comenzara la pelea.
Escape from a situation of danger or discomfort.
When I heard the noise, I didn’t think and started to fly away.
Cuando escuché el ruido, no pensé y empecé a volarte.
Disappear from the sight of others.
Upon seeing the police, he turned around and flew away.
Al ver a la policía, se dio la vuelta y se voló.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'volar,' which means to move through the air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly away from here
Leave a place quickly.
volarte de aquí
don’t turn me around
Don’t disappear or don’t get away.
no me voltes
I’m going to fly away
I’m going to leave quickly.
me voy a volar

Related Words

fly
Move through the air with wings or in a more abstract way, leave.
volar
escape
Free oneself from a place or situation.
escapar
flee
Move away quickly from something dangerous.
huir

Slang Meanings

Leave very quickly
When I got the news, I flew out of the house.
Cuando me dieron la noticia, volé de la casa.
Disappear from the situation
That party was boring, so I flew away.
Esa fiesta estaba aburrida, así que me volé.