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/aˈla/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Extremity of a bird's body used for flight.
The dove spread its wings and began to fly.
La paloma extendió sus alas y comenzó a volar.
Each of the parts that form the wing of an airplane.
The wing of the airplane suffered damage during landing.
El ala del avión sufrió daños durante el aterrizaje.
Figurative concept that refers to protection or shelter.
She has always been under her mother's wing.
Ella siempre ha estado bajo el ala de su madre.
Etymology
From Latin 'ala', meaning 'wing' or 'extremity that allows flight'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under someone's wing
to be under the protection or care of another person.
bajo el ala de alguien
blood of his blood, wings of his wings
to refer to the closeness or similarity among family members.
sangre de su sangre, alas de su alas
Related Words
fly
To move through the air using wings or a similar means.
volar
bird
Vertebrate animal that has wings, most of which can fly.
ave
glider
Aircraft that flies without an engine, taking advantage of air currents.
planeador
Slang Meanings
To be very calm or comfortable.
At grandma's house, I am always at ease.
En la casa de la abuela siempre estoy alá.
To feel free and carefree.
Today I am at ease, I will enjoy my day.
Hoy estoy alá, disfrutaré de mi día.