volante
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //vəˈlɑːnteɪ//
KK: /vɑːˈlɑːnteɪ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that moves quickly and lightly.
Example
The bird flew in a volante manner, darting through the trees.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more volante
Superlative: most volante
Conversation
Did you see how volante that new car is?
Yeah, it really zooms past everything on the road!
I just love how volante it looks when it turns corners.
Absolutely! It must be so fun to drive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swift
quick
fleet
Antonyms
slow
sluggish
lethargic
noun
Definition
A type of two-wheeled carriage that was commonly used in Cuba, where the body is positioned in front of the axle and the driver rides on a horse.
Example
The volante was a popular mode of transportation in the streets of Havana.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a volante in person?
No, I haven't! What does it look like?
It's a two-wheeled carriage that used to be popular in Cuba.
Root Explanation
Volante → It originates from the Latin word 'volans' (meaning flying or to fly), which is derived from 'volare' (meaning to fly). The word 'volante' refers to something that is capable of flying or is in flight.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that is 'flying' ('volare') — that's why 'volante' means capable of flight.
Visually Confused Words
volcanite
volvate
violate
avolate
volutate
voltaite
volplane
volitate