vuelan
“vuelan” means “they fly” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
they fly
Also: you all fly
📝 In Action
Las aves vuelan hacia el sur en invierno.
A1The birds fly south in the winter.
Los aviones vuelan muy alto.
A1The planes fly very high.
it flies / they fly, to move very fast
📝 In Action
Las horas vuelan cuando estoy contigo.
B1The hours fly by when I am with you.
Esos coches vuelan en la autopista.
B1Those cars race (fly) on the highway.
they blow up
📝 In Action
Los trabajadores vuelan la roca con dinamita.
B2The workers blow up the rock with dynamite.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "vuelan" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: vuelan
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The years fly by'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'volāre,' which has meant 'to fly' for thousands of years. It is related to many English words about flight.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'vuelan' mean 'you fly'?
Only if you are talking to a group of people ('you all'). If you are talking to just one friend, you should say 'vuelas'.
Can I use 'vuelan' for a single bird?
No, 'vuelan' is only for multiple things (they/them). For one bird, use 'vuela'.