vuelo
“vuelo” means “flight” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
flight
Also: plane trip, air service
📝 In Action
Nuestro vuelo a Chile sale a las diez de la noche.
A1Our flight to Chile leaves at ten o'clock tonight.
¿Perdiste el vuelo? ¡Qué lástima!
A2Did you miss the flight? What a shame!
Compré un vuelo directo para evitar las escalas.
B1I bought a direct flight to avoid layovers.
flight, soaring
Also: flair, sweep
📝 In Action
El águila tomó el vuelo y se perdió en el cielo azul.
B1The eagle took flight and disappeared into the blue sky.
El ensayo carecía de vuelo; era demasiado simple.
C1The essay lacked flair/originality; it was too simple.
Los científicos necesitan dar vuelo a su imaginación para resolver este problema.
B2Scientists need to let their imagination soar (take flight) to solve this problem.
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Quick Quiz: vuelo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vuelo' in its figurative sense (imagination/flair)?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Vuelo' comes from the Latin verb *volare*, which means 'to fly'. This Spanish noun is directly related to the verb 'volar' (to fly), as 'vuelo' is the result or the action of flying itself.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vuelo' the same as 'volada'?
Not usually. 'Vuelo' is the standard word for a scheduled flight or the act of flying. 'Volada' is much less common and often refers to a single, quick fly-by or a sudden, daring action, especially in Latin America.
Does 'vuelo' have any meaning related to clothing?
Yes, although it's less common. 'Vuelo' can also refer to a ruffle, frill, or a wide, flowing skirt section that gives the clothing a sense of 'flight' or movement.