Voló (en. Flew)

/boˈlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving through the air, propelled by wings or another means.
Yesterday a bird flew very close to my window.
Ayer voló un pájaro muy cerca de mi ventana.
Moving quickly through the air.
The plane flew at great speed to its destination.
El avión voló a gran velocidad hacia su destino.
Using an aerial means like an airplane.
She flew to Paris for her vacation.
Ella voló a París para sus vacaciones.
Rising in the air without touching the ground.
The boy dreamed that he flew over the trees.
El niño soñó que voló sobre los árboles.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly high
Achieving great goals or aspirations.
volar alto
fly from side to side
Go or move aimlessly.
volar de un lado a otro
like a bird that flies
Expression that indicates freedom and carefree attitude.
como un ave que vuela

Related Words

fly
Action of moving in the air.
volar
flight
Action of flying; journey in an airplane.
vuelo
in flight
Immediately or without delay.
al vuelo

Slang Meanings

To do something quickly or without deliberation.
I flew out of the house because I was getting late.
Salí voló de casa porque se me hacía tarde.
To leave a place quickly.
When he saw the police, he made a run for it.
Cuando vio a la policía, se mandó un volo.