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La Palabra Del Dia: "volar"

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volar ( voh-lahr' )

verb ( to fly )

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1. Volé en un avión por primera vez cuando tenía cuatro años.

I flew on a plane for the first time when I was four years old.

2. Los colibrí son los únicos pájaros que pueden volar hacia atrás.

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.
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updated May 26, 2015
posted by rac1
Hola modete ¿ cómo está? - ray76, May 21, 2015
Hola modo...Muy bien. :) - rac1, May 21, 2015
De todos modos, todo parece estar chévere por aquí. - Daniela2041, May 21, 2015
Hola amigos. :) - ian-hill, May 21, 2015

21 Answers

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Do you know that the fish can fly?!

¿Usted sabe que el pescado puede volar ?!

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updated May 26, 2015
edited by mohamedsaleh
posted by mohamedsaleh
I do now. lol - rac1, May 21, 2015
"that fish can fly" In reality they do not fly but they can glide a long way . - ray76, May 21, 2015
Adorable. - jrschenk, May 21, 2015
Now I want to go fly fishing! - jphip, May 21, 2015
@jphip You beat me to it. A new definition for fly fishing is born. Thanks, mohamedsaleh! - Sassette, May 21, 2015
Your welcome amigo ! - mohamedsaleh, May 21, 2015
Muchas gracias mis amigos - mohamedsaleh, May 21, 2015
Great post, Mohamed! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
'pescado' is when it's already dead and 'pez' is when it is alive 'los peces saben...' :) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
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Alguien le visitaba visitó a mi esposa el lunes y vio muchos insectos volando alrededor de uno de los arces delante de nuestra casa, y al investigar descubrió un enjambre de abejas y le dijo que debería llamar a alguien para removerlo, pero yo le dije que deberíamos dejarlo en paz porque las abejas son polinizadores importantes.

Someone was visiting my wife on Monday and saw a lot of insects flying around one the maples in front of our house, and upon investigating discovered a swarm of bees and told her that she should call someone to remove it, but I told her that we should leave it in peace because bees are important pollinators.

I will replace this picture with one of my actual swarm tonight when I am able:

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Okay here is my swarm:

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updated May 23, 2015
edited by bosquederoble
posted by bosquederoble
That will be nice. I'd love to see it. You may have your own honey. :) - rac1, May 21, 2015
I am not going to raid the hive if they build one. But my plants will be pollinated without problem if they stay. :) - bosquederoble, May 21, 2015
Well done! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
Gracias, Luis. :) - bosquederoble, May 21, 2015
'Alguien le visitó' (I would'n use 'le' but it's okay)' and they are completely peaceful I have one and though I am allergic and I've never been stung - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
of course you have to be a little careful anyway great desicion! - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
Gracias, Tiempo. :) - bosquederoble, May 21, 2015
I have never been bothered by a bee, and I have some plants that they find very attractive in bloom with large numbers buzzing around. Yellow jackets (Wasps) are a different matter. Bees leave you alone if you leave them alone. :) - bosquederoble, May 21, 2015
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Cuendo vuelan la vacas es cuando salgo del Cuerpo de Marineros.

When cows fly, is when I will leave the Marine Corps.

(In Spanish cows fly-pigs don't)

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updated May 22, 2015
posted by Daniela2041
Good to know that cows fly in Spanish :) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
Well, that pretty much tears my post to pieces, as if I was ever appreciated much on SD anyway :(. - Sassette, May 21, 2015
...you do get my vote and appreciation for the fine work work you do :) - Sassette, May 21, 2015
Hey, Page--your graphic is terrific and the thought really does "fly" in English. Just think of my post as a "correction" OK? - Daniela2041, May 21, 2015
Oorah! (marines) Hooah! (army) Whee! (air force) - jrschenk, May 21, 2015
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Es una idea interesante que un elefante pueda volar, pero en un cuento de hadas todo lo mágico es posible.

It is an interesting idea that an elephant can fly, but in a fairy tale all magic is possible.

updated May 22, 2015
edited by porcupine7
posted by porcupine7
Dumbo! :) - rac1, May 21, 2015
:) - jrschenk, May 21, 2015
..elefante 'pueda' volar..hadas todo 'lo' mágico es posible' or 'todas las cosas mágicas son posibles' :) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
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Si tuviera las alas de un angél me gustaría ver como un idiota.

pero un idiota que es capaz de volar.

If I had the wings of an angel ,I would look like an idiot.

But an idiot that can fly.

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Very cute, Raymon. xo - rac1, May 21, 2015
nice entry, Ray. I'm going to guess that "ver" should be relexive...something like "verme." We'll see if tiempo or someone else has any correction along those lines. - Sassette, May 21, 2015
I'm not sure reflexive is the right term to use...but I wonder if "verme" is the way to go. - Sassette, May 21, 2015
Hi, Ray, Page, look like is not "gustar ver" but "parecer" or "verse como". Thus: Si tuviera alas, me vería como un idiota... Saludos! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
A common idiom in Mexico: Si mi abuelita tuviera ruedas, sería bicicleta. If my grandma had wheels, she would look like a bike. - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
Luis, great comment, about the abuela! - annierats, May 21, 2015
:) - ian-hill, May 21, 2015
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Un proverbio africano dice, cuando un pájaro aprende a volar sin posarse, el cazador aprende a disparar sin falta.

An African proverb says , when a bird learns to fly without perching ,the hunter learns to shoot without missing.

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updated May 22, 2015
posted by osas-baby
Interesting proverb...:) - rac1, May 21, 2015
My guess is that it's a rhyme in the original version :) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
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Vuela a través del aire con la mayor de las facilidades.

He flies through the air with the greatest of ease.

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by jim5489
posted by jim5489
They make it look so simple. - rac1, May 21, 2015
you coul say 'con la mayor de las facilidades' :) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
*d :D - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
I hope this is the one that put you over the top of the 10K hurdle. ;) - jrschenk, May 21, 2015
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El amor nos hace volar, a menos por un tiempo.

Love makes us feel we can fly, at least for a little while.

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
This doesn't translate too well, actually. - annierats, May 21, 2015
I agree, annierats. Intimate love makes my brain soar :) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
I don't mind flying. The problem is the landing! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
"Al menos por un tiempo". :) - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
L L L L - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
Gracias, Tiempo. - annierats, May 21, 2015
Y gracias a tí, Luis. - annierats, May 21, 2015
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Necesito un avión así para ir a trabjar. Sería mejor volar que manejar.

I need a plane like this to go to work. It would be better to fly than drive.

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by jphip
posted by jphip
Wouldn't it though? :) - rac1, May 21, 2015
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Flying an airplane or glider or flying like a bird around the world has been a desire of mine since I was an adolescent, but I haven't fulfilled this desire yet...but I plan to.

Volar por el mundo fue uno de mis deseos de adolescente, aunque aún tengo el deseo de hacerlo.

Gracias Ken por la paciencia para corregirme. LOL

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by crucesignatus
posted by crucesignatus
Is it on your bucket list? - rac1, May 21, 2015
Sí, hasta que lo haga realidad, jeje :) - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Yo tambien :) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
Buenos días Cruce: the phrase between commas does not work as you currently have it. You need to put "which" before "was" or eliminate "was" The sentence could also be correct without either of these changes if you eliminated the comma after Flying. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Another problem is that the sentence is ambiguous as it stands. Do you mean you want to fly an airplane yourself or simply take a plane ride with someone else as the pilot? If you would like to try to fix this issue i will help you with another edit. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Another issue is that the sentence does not really state whether or not you have ever flown. I get the impression that you have not, but it isn't 100% clear from what you wrote. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Flying, (which was) one of my adolescent desires, is still a(n unfulfilled) desire of mine. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Or, if you have flown in airplanes: Flying in airplanes, which I always enjoyed as an adolescent, is something I still enjoy greatly. (this makes it clear that you are not talking about piloting the plane yourself) - DilKen, May 21, 2015
If you are talking about piloting an airplane, but you never have: "I've wanted to fly an airplane since I was an adolescent, but I never have." - DilKen, May 21, 2015
I did some research on the internet and have learned that in Spanish, one would say "pilotar una avión" if they meant flying the plane, not "volar una avíon." You can only say "volar en/por avión" This is different from English. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Also, some Spanish speakers ARE saying "volar una avión" but people from Spain say this is incorrect but it comes from applying the English usage of "fly" and is becoming accepted in some areas. Spainiards say that this means someone is bombing a plane:( - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Disculpa por la demora en contestar amigo; pero estaba en dudas de cambiar o no la oración. - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Espero tu opinión del cambio que he hecho. Acabo de revisar los significados en la RAE y para volar es elevarse (no indica si uno pilota o no) en el aire de un punto a otro en un aparato de aviación. - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Significado 2: http://buscon.rae.es/drae/srv/search?id=NEmX10r3ODXX2MKuzPMU - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Y pilotar puede significar pilotar un avión, barco o auto. http://buscon.rae.es/drae/srv/search?id=EVvvYlkv2DXX2vS3gpdo - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Yo me refiero a pilotar un avión, así como volar en parapente o tomar un vuelo, así que pienso que no habría mayor obstáculo para entender mi oración, salvo la imagen, que creo que podría ser cambiada. (quería poner la imagen de un hombre pájaro). :) - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Cruce: To fly or flying as you originally had it are both OK. However should not be used here. You use however when you change your opinion about something. I wanted to fly as a boy, however I no longer do. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
The sentence is still ambiguous. Fly ON an airplane, fly (pilot) an airplane or fly like a bird could all be meant. That's OK though, additional context could make it it clear so don't bother changing it on my account:) - DilKen, May 21, 2015
"and I still do" ¿no podría entenderse como que yo ya he volado en inglés? - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
The RAE link>>> None of the transitive (can take a direct object) meanings of volar would allow you to use "volar una avión" instead of "pilotar/pilotear una avión" for the normal meaning in English of "flying an airplane" vs. "flying ON an airplane." No? - DilKen, May 21, 2015
To fly (Flying) was one of my adolescent desires and it still is. Would fix all of the issues except the one of ambiguity. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Could it be: and still it is? : - crucesignatus, May 21, 2015
Yes, "still it is" is correct grammar. It sounds like something Shakespeare would write, however. But you're a poet, so why not? - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Cruce: your earlier question..."and I still do" could it be understood that you have already flown? Yes. As does your current sentence. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
How about: Ever since I was an adolescent I have wanted to fly an airplane, a glider or fly like a bird, and I still do, but I have never done any of these things.:) - DilKen, May 21, 2015
Or: Flying an airplane or glider or flying like a bird has been a desire of mine since I was an adolescent, but haven't fulfilled this desire yet...but I plan to. :) Of course this isn't what your Spanish says:) - DilKen, May 21, 2015
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En mis sueños puedo volar como un pájaro.

In my dreams I can fly like a bird.

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updated May 22, 2015
posted by AnnRon
Me too :) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
Beautiful. - Daniela2041, May 21, 2015
I have always been able to do that - it gets me out of all sort of trouble. :) - ian-hill, May 21, 2015
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La palabra en inglés para "volar" es "fly". Además, "fly" puedo significar "la mosca" o "la bragueta / la cremallera", cuando se refiere a la bragueta de pantalones de hombres. Hay varias maneras se puede de decir "tu bragueta está abierta" en las los dos idiomas. Por ejemplo, en inglés, se puede decir "tu puerta del establo está abierta" o "¿ sientes una brisa?" En español, se podría decir "se te va a escapar el pajarito" o "tienes la farmacia abierta". No entiendo la última. ¿Me la puedes explicar, por favor?

The English word "fly"can mean what planes or birds do. (volar en español) It can also mean a type of insect (mosca en español) or a zipper, particularly men's pants zippers. There are many ways of saying "your zipper is open" in both languages. For example, in English you can say "Your barn door is open" or "Do you feel a breeze?" In Spanish one could say "your little birdie is going to escape" or "you have the pharmacy open". I don't understand this last one. Can you explain it to me?

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Man: Waiter, there's a fly in my soup.

Waiter: Don't worry sir, there is no extra charge for that.

Hombre: Camarero, hay una mosca en mi sopa.

Camarero: No se preocupe señor, no hay ningún cargo extra por eso.

updated May 22, 2015
edited by DilKen
posted by DilKen
:) - Raja-jani, May 21, 2015
I don't understand the last one either. jeje - rac1, May 21, 2015
Here's a funny one I found on the internet today: You've got your fly set for "Monica" instead of "Hillary." - DilKen, May 21, 2015
This refers to former USA President Bill Clinton who had a "girlfriend" named Monica Lewinsky and his wife is Hillary. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
:) - Sassette, May 21, 2015
"Tienes la botica abierta y el boticario a la puerta". You have the pharmacy open, and the pharmacist at the door. - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
In Argentina: "Tenés la botica abierta, y el boticario dormido". :) - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
Soy de Arg nunca escuche la palabra 'boticario', es más esa palabra la descubrí acá en Spanishdict, sí decimos la del 'pajarito' y la 'farmacia' jaja (Luis capaz que es en Uruguay) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
'puede significar...varias maneras de decir..or 'hay varias manera de poder decir'...lOs dos idiomas..puerta 'del' establo...¿Sientes un brisa? ...entiendo la últimA..:) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
Quizá es de Uruguay. La verdad lo leí en internet, Tiempo. No es muy confiable internet. - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
jaja puede ser igual ahora que veo la versión de la botica me doy cuenta que la de la farmacia está incompleta y que por eso no tiene mucho sentido - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
Gracias Tiempo: I found brisa = breeze in the SD dictionary. Since you didn't understand it, it must not be very common, so I changed it to "a little wind" in Spanish. - DilKen, May 21, 2015
La brisa existe en España también y claro que puede refrescar al pajarito.. - annierats, May 21, 2015
Tiempo: Did I misunderstand your comment about ¿Sientes un brisa? I thought you meant you didn't understand it. Maybe you were just fixing an error? If so, I think brisa is feminine and would require una, not un. ¿No? - DilKen, May 21, 2015
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No he volado mucho en mi vida y por eso tengo un poco miedo de a volar.

I haven't flown much in my life and so I have a little fear of flying.

El verbo "fly" en inglés es irregular: fly - flew, flown but in baseball "He flied out".

The verb "fly" in English is irregular:fly - flew, flown pero se dice "He flied out" en un juego de béisbol. No sé como decir "flied out" en español por este uso. ¿Aguién?

Miren el commentario de LuisCache.

updated May 22, 2015
edited by Jubilado
posted by Jubilado
Thanks for the mini lesson, Jubilado. :) - rac1, May 21, 2015
I looked and looked for an answer and just can't find it. Some kind of combination of "elevado" and "fuera", I guess. - Sassette, May 21, 2015
Good question! Page is right: Lo echaron con un elevado. Lo pusieron fuera con un elevado. Lo dominaron con un elevado... - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
"tengo un poco de miedo a volar". Saludos! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
I've seen the same with 'blow'... 'blew' or 'blowed' I guess it is not correct - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
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Voló a buscar un médico. / He rushed off to get a doctor.

Vuela a recoger a tu hermana. / Quick! Go and fetch your sister.

Volaron a la estación. / They rushed off to the station.

updated May 22, 2015
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
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Nos gusta ir a las exhibiciones de acrobacia aérea y mirar los Blue Angels volando de esta manera.

We liket to go to the air shows and watch the Blue Angels flying in formation like this.

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updated May 22, 2015
edited by quantifier
posted by quantifier
Amazing! - LuisCache, May 21, 2015
I would use volando de esta manera but it's okay :) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015