How to Say "to flip" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to flip” is “voltear” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
like a pancake or a coin
Examples
Voltea la carne antes de que se queme.
Turn the meat over before it burns.
Tienes que voltear el colchón cada seis meses.
You have to flip the mattress every six months.
Si volteas la almohada, estará más fría.
If you flip the pillow over, it will be cooler.
Using the word for things vs. people
When you use 'voltear' for an object, you are usually flipping it over. When you use it for yourself or your head, it means looking back.
Don't confuse with 'volver'
Mistake: “Voy a voltear a casa.”
Correction: Voy a volver a casa. 'Voltear' is to flip or turn, 'volver' is to return to a place.
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