Agalla (en. Gall)

/aˈɡa.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Respiratory organ present in fish and some aquatic invertebrates.

The gills of fish allow them to breathe underwater.

Las agallas de los peces les permiten respirar bajo el agua.

Part or structure that allows respiration in certain organisms.

Crabs have gills that help them filter oxygen from the water.

Los cangrejos tienen agallas que les ayudan a filtrar el oxígeno del agua.

From Latin 'branchia', meaning 'gill'.

to be alert

To be alert or attentive to a situation.

estar a galla

to provide or offer

To provide what is necessary or to make an offering.

dar galla

branchial

Relating to gills.

branquial

aquarist

A person dedicated to breeding fish in aquariums.

acuariófilo

Expression used to refer to a person who is alert.

They were very alert at the party; nothing slipped by them.

Estaba muy agalla en la fiesta, no se le escapaba nada.

Used to describe someone who behaves recklessly.

Don't be so reckless; think before you act.

No seas tan agalla, piensa antes de actuar.