voltear

Senses

1. 1.

   to flip; to turn over

   to reverse the position of something by rotating it

2. 2.

   to turn around; to spin

   to rotate or change direction

3. 3.

   to knock over; to overturn

   to cause something to fall by turning it upside down

Examples

• "Voltea el crepe cuando veas que la parte inferior está dorada."

  Flip the crepe when you see the bottom is golden.

• "Se volteó en la cama durante toda la noche."

  He tossed and turned in bed all night.

• "El viento volteó las sillas del patio."

  The wind knocked over the patio chairs.

Usage

Voltear is a common, everyday verb with both transitive and reflexive uses. In reflexive form (voltearse), it means to turn around, roll over, or twist. Regional variation: some areas prefer "voltavoste" or use "girar" for rotational motion.