Voluble (en. Fickle)

/boluˈβle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is changeable or unstable in opinions or actions.
His voluble character made it difficult to predict his reaction.
Su carácter voluble hacía difícil prever su reacción.
That speaks fluidly and continuously.
The presenter was very voluble and captured the audience's attention.
El presentador era muy voluble y capturó la atención del público.
One who shows emotional or thought inconstancy.
Sometimes, her love was voluble, which caused conflicts in the relationship.
A veces, su amor era voluble, lo que causaba conflictos en la relación.

Etymology

From Latin 'volubilis', meaning 'that turns' or 'that changes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

voluble as a river
That easily changes direction.
voluble como un río
voluble discourse
A discourse that is fluid but may lack depth.
discurso voluble

Related Words

volubility
The quality of being voluble.
volubilidad
voluble in his decisions
That does not make firm or stable decisions.
voluble en sus decisiones

Slang Meanings

To talk a lot without saying anything concrete.
I don't like it when he gives voluble speeches that lead nowhere.
No me gusta cuando hace discursos volubles que no llevan a ningún lado.
To change opinions quickly.
He is so voluble that I don't know if he really wants to go or not.
Es tan voluble que no sé si realmente quiere ir o no.