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vuelos

BWEH-lohs/ˈbwelos/

flights

Also: trips
NounmA1
A flock of white birds flying across a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Los vuelos a Madrid son muy baratos este mes.

A1

The flights to Madrid are very cheap this month.

Observamos los vuelos de las aves migratorias.

B1

We watched the flights of the migratory birds.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trayectos (routes/journeys)

Antonyms

  • aterrizajes (landings)

Common Collocations

  • vuelos directos – direct flights
  • vuelos de bajo costo – low-cost flights

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar vuelos a la imaginación – to let your imagination run wild

flare/fullness

Also: ruffles
NounmB2
A wide, flowing skirt of a dress spinning to show its full volume.

📝 In Action

Ese vestido tiene muchos vuelos en la falda.

B2

That dress has a lot of flare in the skirt.

Los vuelos de las cortinas son muy elegantes.

C1

The ruffles of the curtains are very elegant.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ondulaciones (waves/folds)
  • volantes (ruffles)

Common Collocations

  • falda con vuelos – flared skirt

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vuelos" in Spanish:

flights→ruffles→trips→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vuelos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would most likely have 'vuelos' at an airport?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
abuelospañuelossuelos
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish verb 'volar' (to fly), which comes from the Latin word 'volare'. It originally described the action of a bird wings before expanding to include technology and fashion.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: volsItalian: voli

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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.