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    Ala (en. To the)

    /ˈala/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Extremity of the body of birds that allows them to fly.
    The eagle spread its wings to take flight.
    El águila extendió sus alas para alzar el vuelo.
    Lateral part of something in the shape of a wing.
    The building has wings that extend to the sides.
    El edificio tiene alas que se extienden a los lados.
    Structure that provides support or strength in machines or vehicles.
    Airplanes need wings to be able to fly.
    Los aeroplanos necesitan alas para poder volar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ala', which means 'wing' or 'extremity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give wings
    To provide support or momentum
    dar alas
    To take wings
    To start flying or advance quickly
    tomar alas
    To be a wing (of something)
    To be an essential part of a whole
    ser un ala (de algo)

    Related Words

    Wings
    Plural of wing, the same structure in terms of flight.
    alas
    Winged
    Having wings or capable of flying.
    alado

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to someone who has a lot of freedom or autonomy.
    She has wings to do whatever she wants at her job.
    Ella tiene alas para hacer lo que quiera en su trabajo.
    Referring to a person who feels free of their responsibilities.
    This weekend I feel like I have wings to go out partying.
    Este fin de semana me siento con alas para salir de fiesta.