ala

BrE /ˈælə/ AmE /ˈælə/

noun en → es

1 PART OF BODY [singular] B1

the part of a bird's wing that extends outward from the body and is used for flying

ala (de pájaro)

Collocations ala de aves

  • The eagle spread its wings and the ala caught the wind.

    El águila extendió sus alas y la ala captó el viento.

2 PART OF BUILDING [singular] B2

one of two wings or parts that are joined to the main part of a building, often at right angles

ala (de edificio)

Collocations ala de un hospital

  • The new wing of the museum is called the East ala.

    La nueva sección del museo se llama el ala Este.

3 PART OF AIRCRAFT [singular] B2

one of two parts that stick out from the sides of an aircraft and are used for flying or steering

ala (de avión)

Collocations ala de un avión

  • The ala of the plane was damaged in the storm.

    La ala del avión se dañó en la tormenta.

4 PART OF TEAM [singular] C1

one of two groups or teams that are part of a larger group, often working on different tasks

ala (de equipo)

Collocations ala de un equipo

  • The marketing ala is responsible for advertising.

    La ala de mercadotecnia es responsable de la publicidad.

5 PART OF MILITARY [singular] C1

one of two groups or units that are part of a larger military force, often working on different tasks

ala (militar)

Collocations ala militar

  • The ala was deployed to the border.

    La ala fue desplegada en la frontera.