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/Sounds like the English word "volt" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art") + "seh" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "hee" (as in "he") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

To move on from a past experience or situation and focus on the future. In the Río de la Plata region, 'voltear la página' means to decide not to look back and start anew, which sounds easier said than done.

Examples

It's time to turn the page and think about the future.

Turning the page doesn't mean forgetting, it means choosing to move forward.

Regional synonyms

To flatter someone with compliments, showering them with praise to get on their good side or win something. In Colombia and the Southern Cone, florear is calculated charm; you throw the flowers hoping to reap the benefits.