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volado means high — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 20, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

volado

adjective • /[vo-LA-doh]/

high

Example:

Ese güey anda bien volado.

That dude is really high.

🧠 What does volado mean?

The adjective 'volado' is a colloquial Mexican term used to describe something that is unusually or excessively expensive, often implying that the price is inflated or unjustified. It can refer to prices of goods, services, or even events. The term suggests that one might feel taken advantage of due to the high cost.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ese coche está demasiado volado para mi presupuesto.
    That car is way too expensive for my budget.
  • Los boletos para el concierto estaban volados.
    The concert tickets were ridiculously expensive.
  • Me pareció muy volado el precio de esa cena.
    I thought the price of that dinner was really overpriced.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'volado' in its standard Spanish form is the past participle of the verb 'volar' (to fly). It can mean 'flown,' 'hoisted,' or 'excited/enthusiastic' depending on context. However, its slang meaning as 'expensive' is a distinct colloquialism.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "volado"

Synonyms: caro, costoso, excesivo, desorbitado, inflado
Opposites: barato, económico, módico

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'expensive' in Mexican slang?
In Mexican slang, 'volado' is used to describe something as excessively expensive.
How do you pronounce 'volado' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'volado' is vah-loh-doh.
How do you use 'volado' in a sentence?
'Volado' is used as an adjective to describe the high price of something. For example, 'La renta está muy volada en esta ciudad.' (The rent is very expensive in this city.)
What is the English translation of 'volado'?
In this slang context, 'volado' translates to 'expensive,' 'overpriced,' or 'ridiculously priced.'
Does 'volado' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'volado' is an adjective and will change to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The feminine singular is 'volada,' the masculine plural is 'volados,' and the feminine plural is 'voladas.'
Is 'volado' common in everyday Spanish?
While the word 'volado' itself exists with other meanings, this specific slang usage of 'expensive' is primarily common in Mexico. It is not as widely understood or used in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'volado' have slang or double meanings?
Yes, in Mexican slang, 'volado' specifically refers to something being unreasonably expensive or overpriced. The standard Spanish word 'volado' can also mean 'flown' or 'hoisted.'
Is 'volado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The slang meaning of 'volado' as 'expensive' is specific to Mexico. In Spain and most of Latin America, other terms like 'caro,' 'costoso,' or regional slang would be used.

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