flying

• Describe algo que se mueve por el aire o que es capaz de volar.

Describes something that is moving through the air or capable of flight.

1. Moving through the airA2formal

   Capable of or engaged in flight through the air.

   volador

   • The flying bird soared high above the trees.
   • We took a flying lesson at the aviation school.
   • The flying machine was an early prototype of the airplane.

   Sinónimosairborneglidingin flighton the wingsoaringvolantwinged

   Antónimosearthboundfixedlandedstationary

2. Fast or rapidB1informal

   Moving very quickly or at high speed.

   volador, veloz

   • He made a flying visit to the office before leaving town.
   • The car sped by at flying speed.
   • She left in a flying hurry after the meeting.

   Sinónimosfasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antónimosslowslow-moving

3. Floating or suspendedB2formal

   Suspended in the air or appearing to float.

   flotante, suspendido

   • Flying dust particles filled the room after the explosion.
   • The flying banner waved in the wind.
   • Flying embers from the fire landed on the roof.

   Sinónimosfloatingpoisedsuspended

   Antónimosearthboundrootedsettled

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o actividad de desplazarse por el aire, especialmente en avión o como un pájaro.

A noun referring to the action or activity of moving through the air, especially in an aircraft or as a bird.

incontable

1. Act of moving through airA2formal

   The action or activity of moving through the air using aircraft or wings.

   Vuelo (acción de volar)

   • Flying is faster than driving to distant cities.
   • Commercial flying has become very safe.
   • He enjoys flying small planes on weekends.

   Sinónimosflight

   Antónimosgroundinglanding

2. Sport or activityB1informal

   The sport or recreational activity of piloting aircraft or gliding.

   Vuelo deportivo

   • Flying lessons cost more than driving lessons.
   • She took up flying after retirement.
   • Extreme flying sports like paragliding are thrilling.

   Sinónimosairmanshipaviationflightgliding

• Verbo que denota la acción de moverse por el aire, especialmente con alas o en avión, así como el movimiento rápido o el paso veloz del tiempo.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

verbo irregular

1. Travel through airA1formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   Volar por el aire

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   Sinónimosaviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or go very fast.

   Volar (moverse rápidamente)

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   Sinónimosdartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antónimoscrawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or fleeB1informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   huir

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   Sinónimosabscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antónimosconfrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraftB1formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   Pilotar una aeronave

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   Sinónimosaviatepilot

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