Ayala (en. Ayala)

[aˈjala]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A surname of Spanish origin, common in various regions.
The Ayala family has a long history in the region.
La familia Ayala tiene una larga historia en la región.
Name of a place in some Spanish-speaking countries.
Ayala is a municipality in the province of Valencia.
Ayala es un municipio en la provincia de Valencia.

Etymology

The term 'ayala' may derive from the Hebrew 'aiyal', which means 'deer', and has been used as a surname on the Iberian Peninsula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fire ayala
Referring to an intense or dangerous situation.
Ayala de fuego
To get involved in ayalas
To meddle in other people's affairs.
meterse en ayalas

Related Words

ayal
Term that refers to a language or dialect in certain regions.
ayal
ayalense
Adjective that refers to something originating from Ayala.
ayalense

Slang Meanings

Used in some contexts to refer to a cunning person.
That guy is an ayala, he always knows how to get out of trouble.
Ese tipo es un ayala, siempre sabe cómo salir de problemas.
To describe someone who is always getting into trouble.
Don't hang out with him, he's a real ayala.
No te juntes con él, es un verdadero ayala.