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"El" is a form of "el", a definite article which is often translated as "the". "Águila" is a noun which is often translated as "eagle". Learn more about the difference between "el" and "águila" below.
el(
ehl
)
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
definite article
a. the
El gato está en el tejado.The cat is on the roof.
El teléfono estaba encima de la mesa.The telephone was on top of the table.
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el águila(
ah
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gee
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lah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. eagle
El águila bajó de repente para agarrar el salmón.The eagle dropped suddenly to grab the salmon.
2. (top of a coin)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. heads
¿Águila o sol? - ¡Águila!Heads or tails? - Heads!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used when a person drops something)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. heads
¡Águila! - Ja ja, muy chistoso. Ahora ayúdame a limpiarlo antes de que mi mamá vea que rompí su florero favorito.Heads! - Ha ha, very funny. Now help me clean up before mom sees that I broke her favorite vase.
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