Aguila (en. Eagle)

/ˈaɡila/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Prey bird belonging to the family Accipitridae.

Example Sentence: The golden eagle is a protected species in many countries.

El águila real es una especie protegida en muchos países.

Definition: National symbol of several countries, including the United States and Mexico.

Example Sentence: The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States.

El águila calva es el emblema nacional de los Estados Unidos.

Definition: Figure or symbol that represents strength and bravery.

Example Sentence: The eagle on the coat of arms represents the courage of the people.

El águila en el escudo representa la valentía del pueblo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'aquila', which also means eagle.

Phrase: see the eagle

Meaning: Understand the situation clearly.

ver el águila

Phrase: like an eagle

Meaning: With sharpness or precision.

como un águila

Phrase: the eagle does not hunt flies

Meaning: The great do not occupy themselves with small matters.

el águila no caza moscas

Related Word: hawk

Description: Bird of prey that hunts in flight.

halcón

Related Word: vulture

Description: Scavenger bird that feeds on dead animals.

buitre

Related Word: ospreys

Description: A type of eagle that specializes in catching fish.

águila pescadora

Slang Meaning: Refers to a cunning and insightful person.

Example: That guy is an eagle; he always knows what’s going on.

Ese chico es un águila, siempre sabe lo que está pasando.

Slang Meaning: A colloquial term to describe freedom or the desire to soar high.

Example: He has always been an eagle, looking for what he wants without fear.

Siempre ha sido un águila, busca lo que quiere sin miedo.