noun🔗ShareAlaAn appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish"The bird used its strong wings to fly high above the trees. "El pájaro usó sus fuertes alas para volar alto sobre los árboles.animalbirdinsectfishanatomypartbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrazoHuman arm."My little sister hurt her wing while playing. "Mi hermanita se lastimó el brazo mientras jugaba.bodyanatomyhumanpartorganessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaPart of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air."The airplane's wings generated enough lift to allow it to take off. "Las alas del avión generaron suficiente sustentación para permitirle despegar.vehiclemachineparttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAletaOne of the large pectoral fins of a flying fish."The flying fish used its strong wings to glide over the water. "El pez volador usó sus aletas fuertes para deslizarse sobre el agua.animalfishpartbiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaOne of the broad, thin, anterior lobes of the foot of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming."The pteropod used its wings to propel itself through the water. "El pterópodo usó sus alas para impulsarse a través del agua.organanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaAny membranaceous expansion, such as that along the sides of certain stems, or of a fruit of the kind called samara."The maple tree's seeds have a small wing, which helps them travel far from the parent tree. "Las semillas del arce tienen una pequeña ala, que les ayuda a viajar lejos del árbol padre.partplantbiologynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlasEither of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower."The butterfly pea flower's vibrant blue wings were a beautiful sight. "Las vibrantes alas azules de la flor de guisante de mariposa eran una hermosa vista.plantpartbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRama lateral, broteA side shoot of a tree or plant; a branch growing up by the side of another."The rose bush had a small wing growing out from its main stem. "El rosal tenía una pequeña rama lateral que crecía de su tallo principal.plantbiologypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVueloPassage by flying; flight."to take wing"Echar a volar.partactionabilitybirdanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaMotive or instrument of flight; means of flight or of rapid motion."The bird's wings propelled it swiftly through the air. "Las alas del pájaro lo impulsaron rápidamente por el aire.partanimalbirdvehiclemachinebiologyfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAla, extensiónA part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building."the west wing of the hospital"El ala oeste del hospital.architecturepartbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaAnything that agitates the air as a wing does, or is put in winglike motion by the action of the air, such as a fan or vane for winnowing grain, the vane or sail of a windmill, etc."The windmill's large wing spun rapidly, grinding the grain. "El ala grande del molino de viento giraba rápidamente, moliendo el grano.partmachinevehicleenergyfunctionnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaA protruding piece of material on a tampon to hold it in place and prevent leakage."The tampon had a small wing, which helped it stay in place comfortably. "El tampón tenía un ala pequeña, que le ayudaba a permanecer en su lugar cómodamente.medicinebodypartanatomydevicesexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCharretera, hombreraAn ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder knot."The soldier wore a small gold wing on his shoulder uniform. "El soldado llevaba una pequeña hombrera dorada en su uniforme de hombro.wearmilitaryappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDelineado con forma de alaA cosmetic effect where eyeliner curves outward and ends at a point."The model's eye makeup featured a dramatic wing, making her eyes appear larger. "El maquillaje de ojos de la modelo presentaba un delineado con forma de ala dramático, lo que hacía que sus ojos parecieran más grandes.appearancestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaA fraction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position."The progressive wing of the student council advocated for more student-led initiatives. "El ala progresista del consejo estudiantil abogó por más iniciativas dirigidas por estudiantes.politicsgrouppositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaAn organizational grouping in a military aviation service:"The pilot's wing was responsible for training new recruits. "El ala del piloto era responsable de entrenar a los nuevos reclutas.militaryorganizationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGuardabarrosA panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels."The car's front wings were dented after the parking accident. "Los guardabarros delanteros del coche estaban abollados después del accidente de aparcamiento.vehiclepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAleta de puenteA platform on either side of the bridge of a vessel, normally found in pairs."The ship's sturdy wings provided a safe walkway for the crew to navigate between decks. "Las robustas aletas de puente del barco proporcionaron una pasarela segura para que la tripulación navegara entre cubiertas.nauticalvehiclesailingpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaThat part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle."The ship's wing was damaged during the storm, making it hard to maneuver. "El ala del barco se dañó durante la tormenta, lo que dificultó la maniobra.nauticalmilitarypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtremoA position in several field games on either side of the field."The football team's two wing players ran down the field quickly. "Los dos extremos del equipo de fútbol corrieron rápidamente por el campo.sportpositiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtremoA player occupying such a position, also called a winger"The soccer team's wing played a crucial role in the final match. "El extremo del equipo de fútbol jugó un papel crucial en el partido final.personpositionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaA háček."My friend's name has a wing over the "a". "El nombre de mi amigo tiene un ala sobre la "a".languagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForoOne of the unseen areas on the side of the stage in a theatre."The actor waited backstage in the wing, listening to the sound of the audience cheering. "El actor esperó entre bambalinas en el foro, escuchando el sonido de los vítores del público.entertainmentstagebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInsignias de piloto(in the plural) The insignia of a qualified pilot or aircrew member."The pilot proudly wore the wings on his uniform, signifying his status as a qualified aircrew member. "El piloto llevaba con orgullo las insignias en su uniforme, lo que significaba su condición de miembro cualificado de la tripulación aérea.militarysignachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTienda de campaña, refugioA portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides."The family pitched the brightly colored wing for their picnic in the park. "La familia montó la tienda de campaña de colores brillantes para su picnic en el parque.materialitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlaOn the Enneagram, one of the two adjacent types to an enneatype that forms an individual's subtype of his or her enneatype"My wing on the Enneagram is Type 7, which means I share some similar traits with Type 7s, but also have my own unique characteristics. "Mi ala en el Eneagrama es el Tipo 7, lo que significa que comparto algunos rasgos similares con los Tipos 7, pero también tengo mis propias características únicas.charactertypemindphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerir levementeTo injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm."The hunter accidentally winged the rabbit, causing it to limp badly. "El cazador hirió levemente al conejo accidentalmente, lo que le hizo cojear mucho.medicinebodymilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVolarTo fly."The bird will wing its way across the vast sky. "El pájaro volará a través del vasto cielo.actionbirdanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAñadir un ala, ampliar con un ala(of a building) To add a wing (extra part) to."The school is winging a new science lab onto the existing building. "La escuela está añadiendo un nuevo laboratorio de ciencias al edificio existente.architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImprovisar, actuar sobre la marchaTo act or speak extemporaneously; to improvise; to wing it."The student winged his presentation, talking about his favorite hobby without any notes. "El estudiante improvisó su presentación, hablando de su pasatiempo favorito sin ninguna nota.languagecommunicationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzarTo throw."The angry child winged a crumpled paper airplane across the classroom. "El niño enfadado lanzó un avión de papel arrugado por el aula.actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDotar de alasTo furnish with wings."The inventor meticulously designed the small drone, carefully winging its intricate mechanisms. "El inventor diseñó meticulosamente el pequeño dron, dotando cuidadosamente de alas a sus intrincados mecanismos.animalbirdanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlar, transportarTo transport with, or as if with, wings; to bear in flight, or speedily."The strong wind winged the kite high above the schoolyard. "El fuerte viento aló la cometa muy por encima del patio de la escuela.actionvehiclebirdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVolarTo traverse by flying."The bird will wing its way to the park this morning. "El pájaro volará hacia el parque esta mañana.actionanimalbirdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading