L'ala
Example: L'ala de l'avió és molt gran i blanca.
Definition
"L'ala" refers to the wing of an aircraft, which is a crucial part of the airplane's structure that provides lift, enabling it to fly. Wings are typically large, flat surfaces extending from the fuselage, often made of strong, lightweight materials.
Etymology
The word "l'ala" comes from the Latin word 'ala,' meaning 'wing.' This root is found in many Romance languages. Did you know that the Latin 'ala' was also used metaphorically to mean 'protection' or 'support,' much like how wings provide support to birds and planes?
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"L'ala" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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