vuelos
/BWEH-lohs/
flights
Vuelos can refer to the flights of birds or planes through the sky.
📝 In Action
Los vuelos a Madrid son muy baratos este mes.
A1The flights to Madrid are very cheap this month.
Observamos los vuelos de las aves migratorias.
B1We watched the flights of the migratory birds.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Plurals
Because 'vuelos' is plural, any adjectives describing it must also end in 's', like 'vuelos largos' (long flights).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Vuelos vs. Vueles
Mistake: "Using 'vuelos' when you mean 'vueles'."
Correction: 'Vuelos' is the noun (flights), but 'vueles' is the verb form for 'you fly' in special scenarios like 'I want you to fly'.
⭐ Usage Tips
At the Airport
When looking for your plane at a Spanish-speaking airport, look for the sign that says 'Salidas de vuelos' (Flight departures).
Vuelos also describes the flare, fullness, or ruffles of a garment's fabric.
vuelos(noun)
flare/fullness
?the width or ruffles of a skirt or garment
ruffles
?decorative folds in clothing
📝 In Action
Ese vestido tiene muchos vuelos en la falda.
B2That dress has a lot of flare in the skirt.
Los vuelos de las cortinas son muy elegantes.
C1The ruffles of the curtains are very elegant.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Volume
In fashion, 'vuelos' refers to the extra fabric that creates movement when you spin or walk.
⭐ Usage Tips
Cultural Context
This term is very common when describing traditional Flamenco dresses, which are famous for their many layers of 'vuelos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vuelos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would most likely have 'vuelos' at an airport?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vuelos' always masculine?
Yes, 'vuelo' (singular) and 'vuelos' (plural) are always masculine nouns. You would use 'el' or 'los' with them.
Can I use 'vuelos' for the flight of a ball?
While technically possible to describe its path through the air, it is much more common to use 'trayectoria' or 'vuelo' (singular) for the movement of an object like a ball.