noun
lo ala
wing
Parte del corpo di un uccello o di un insetto che serve per volare.
The Italian word "ala" primarily means "wing" in English.
Meaning:
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Wing (of a bird, airplane, insect, etc.)
- Refers to the body part that enables flight in birds and insects, or the structure that provides lift on an aircraft.
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Figurative usage – can mean a section or division, such as a "wing" of a building (a part of a larger structure), or a political faction (a wing of a party).
Parts:
- The word "ala" is a noun and feminine in Italian (la ala → l'ala).
- Singular: "ala"
- Plural: "ali"
Synonyms:
- Pinna (mainly in biological context, such as fish fins)
- Parte or Settore (synonym for "wing" as section or division)
Antonyms:
- There is no direct antonym for "wing," but in some contexts for parts of a building or teams, you could use terms like "center" or "core" for contrast.
Summary:
- Primary meaning relates to wings for flight.
- Secondary meaning relates to a part or division of a structure or organization.
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Examples
Hai visto le ali dell'aereo mentre atterrava lentamente?noun
Did you see the wings of the airplane while it was landing slowly?
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