ala
BrE /ˈælə/ AmE /ˈælə/
noun en → es
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
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The eagle spread its wings and the ala caught the wind.
El águila extendió sus alas y la ala captó el viento.
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
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The new wing of the museum is called the East ala.
La nueva sección del museo se llama el ala Este.
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
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The ala of the plane was damaged in the storm.
La ala del avión se dañó en la tormenta.
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
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The marketing ala is responsible for advertising.
La ala de mercadotecnia es responsable de la publicidad.
one of two groups or units that are part of a larger military force, often working on different tasks
ala (militar)
Collocations ala militar
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The ala was deployed to the border.
La ala fue desplegada en la frontera.