volado
“volado” means “coin toss” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
coin toss
Also: heads or tails
📝 In Action
¿Decidimos quién lava los trastes con un volado?
B1Should we decide who does the dishes with a coin toss?
Gané el volado y elegí el lado derecho del campo.
B1I won the toss and chose the right side of the field.
spaced out
Also: conceited, flirty
📝 In Action
Perdona, estoy un poco volado hoy; no dormí bien.
B2Sorry, I'm a bit spaced out today; I didn't sleep well.
Ese chico es muy volado, se cree el mejor del mundo.
C1That guy is very conceited; he thinks he's the best in the world.
thingy
Also: stuff
📝 In Action
¿Cómo se llama ese volado para abrir las latas?
C1What do you call that thingy for opening cans?
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Quick Quiz: volado
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Mexico and want to flip a coin to see who pays, what would you ask for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'volar' (to fly), which comes from the Latin 'volare'. The 'coin toss' meaning likely comes from the coin 'flying' through the air.
First recorded: 13th century (as a verb form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'volado' the same as 'vaina'?
In El Salvador and Guatemala, yes! Both words are used as slang for 'thing.' However, in most other countries, 'volado' refers to a coin toss or a distracted person.
Does 'volado' always mean something positive?
Not necessarily. While a 'volado' (coin toss) is neutral, calling someone 'volado' can mean they are scatterbrained or even stuck-up, depending on the country.