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volar means to fly — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 9, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

volar

verb • /[vo-LAR]/

to fly

Example:

Quiero volar en globo.

I want to fly in a balloon.

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🧠 What does volar mean?

While 'volar' literally means "to fly," in Mexican slang, it takes on the meaning of "to steal" or "to run away quickly." Think of it like "making off" with something or "bolting" from a scene. It can also be used to describe something that's gone missing, implying it was stolen.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Alguien voló mi celular!
    Someone stole my phone!
  • Tuve que volar de la policía.
    I had to run away from the police.
  • Voy a volar a la tienda por unas cervezas.
    I'm going to quickly run to the store for some beers.
  • El dinero voló.
    The money's gone (implying it was stolen).

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to fly' in Spanish?
The standard way to say "to fly" in Spanish is 'volar.' However, depending on the context, other verbs like 'despegar' (to take off) or 'planear' (to glide) might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce 'volar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced boh-LAHR, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'volar' in a sentence?
In its literal sense: 'El pájaro vuela alto' (The bird flies high). In its slang sense: '¡Me volaron la cartera!' (They stole my wallet!)
What is the English translation of 'volar'?
It literally translates to "to fly," but in Mexican slang, it means "to steal" or "to run away quickly."
Does 'volar' change for gender or number?
No, the meaning of 'volar' doesn't change based on gender or number, but it does conjugate like a regular -ar verb.
Is 'volar' common in everyday Spanish?
The literal meaning is common. The slang meaning is more frequent in informal conversations, particularly in Mexico.
Does 'volar' have slang or double meanings?
Yes! In Mexican slang, it can mean 'to steal' or 'to run away quickly.'
Is 'volar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood across the Spanish-speaking world, the slang usage of 'volar' to mean 'steal' or 'run away' is more prevalent in Mexico.
How do you conjugate 'volar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo vuelo, tú vuelas, él/ella/usted vuela, nosotros/nosotras volamos, vosotros/vosotras voláis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelan.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "volar"

Synonyms: robar, huir, escapar

💡 Did You Know?

The slang usage of 'volar' likely comes from the idea of something disappearing quickly, as if it flew away.

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