How to Say "wing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wing” is “ala” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
part of a bird, insect, or aircraft used for flying
Examples
El águila extendió sus alas antes de volar.
The eagle spread its wings before flying.
Necesitamos revisar el ala derecha del avión.
We need to check the right wing of the plane.
A Feminine Noun That Uses 'El'
Even though 'ala' is a feminine noun, we use the masculine article 'el' in the singular (el ala) because the word starts with a stressed 'a' sound. This is done to make pronunciation smoother. In the plural, it returns to the feminine article: las alas.
Using 'La' in the Singular
Mistake: “La ala está rota.”
Correction: El ala está rota. (Remember, use 'el' for singular feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a'.)
Other Meanings of “ala”
“ala” can also mean:
- sports position, especially in soccer or hockey(B1)
- section or part of a building(B1)
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