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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A random idea that pops into your head out of nowhere, a spontaneous and often impractical thought that arrives uninvited. In Chile, a volada is that moment when your brain sparks something unexpected and you say it out loud before filtering it. Sometimes brilliant, often just wonderfully random.

Examples

I just had an idea: what if we take a trip this weekend?

Drop the random thoughts and let's get back to the main topic.

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Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to get worked up, aggressive, or enter a state of intense agitation when provoked. It describes the exact moment someone loses their cool and shifts into full confrontation mode. Once someone is encachinado, it is best to back off.