Alas (en. At)

/ˈalas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Extremities that allow birds to fly.

The eagle's wings are strong and powerful.

Las alas del águila son fuertes y poderosas.

Part of insects that enables them to fly.

The butterfly's wings are colorful and delicate.

Las alas de la mariposa son coloridas y delicadas.

A similar structure in other animals that do not fly but have a similar appearance.

The wings of some bats are flexible and can move quickly.

Las alas de algunos murciélagos son flexibles y pueden moverse rápidamente.

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

to fly with wings

To carry out an action with freedom and without restrictions.

volar con alas

to give someone wings

To inspire or motivate someone to achieve their goals.

dar alas a alguien

wingless

Without the ability to fly or to rise above situations.

sin alas

winged

That has wings.

alado

to fly

To move through the air using wings.

volar

flight

Movement through the air.

vuelo

To have wings to escape from problems.

Whenever I find myself in trouble, I pretend that I have wings and I escape.

Siempre que me encuentro en apuros, hago como que tengo alas y me escapo.

To feel free and unbound.

Since I changed jobs, I feel like I have wings.

Desde que cambié de trabajo, siento que tengo alas.