Vuela (en. Fly)

/bwé.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving through the air.
The bird flies high in the sky.
El pájaro vuela alto en el cielo.
To move in the air, whether by natural or artificial means.
The plane flies at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
El avión vuela a una altitud de 10,000 metros.
To perform the action of flying.
She always flies during vacation.
Ella siempre vuela durante las vacaciones.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly high
It is used to refer to great aspirations.
vuela alto
to another fly
Expression that indicates a change of topic or situation.
a otra vuela

Related Words

to fly
Moving through the air.
volar
flying
That flies or can fly.
volador
flight
Action of flying; also refers to an air route.
vuelo

Slang Meanings

When something happens quickly.
The news spread like wildfire.
La noticia corrió que vuela.
To refer to someone who escapes from a situation.
That person flies away from problems.
Esa persona vuela de problemas.