Vuelan (en. They fly)

/bweˈlan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move through the air using an airplane or any other device.
Airplanes fly at a high altitude.
Los aviones vuelan a gran altura.
To move quickly through the air.
Leaves fly when there is wind.
Las hojas vuelan cuando hay viento.
Action of moving in the air through wings.
The birds fly in formation.
Los pájaros vuelan en formación.

Etymology

From Latin volare, which means 'to fly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rumors are flying
Rumors spread quickly.
vuelan los rumores
let the doves fly
It is said to celebrate an event, especially a wedding.
que vuelen las palomas
they fly high
Refers to people who have great aspirations.
vuelan alto

Related Words

to fly
To move in the air.
volar
flight
The action of flying.
vuelo
wings
Locomotion organs of flying animals.
alas

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
In the exam, I realized that the time was flying.
En el examen me di cuenta de que volaban los tiempos.
To do something quickly and efficiently.
When we arrived at the party, the food was already flying.
Cuando llegamos a la fiesta, la comida ya volaba.