No. 6,090 in Spanish
alas
"Wings."
In a sentence
Las alas del ave son fuertes.
The bird's wings are strong.
Here, 'alas' refers to the physical wings of a bird, demonstrating its literal usage.
Escapó de sus problemas como si tuviera alas.
He escaped from his problems as if he had wings.
In this sentence, 'alas' is used metaphorically to suggest swiftness or freedom.
La estatua tiene alas adornadas de oro.
The statue has wings adorned with gold.
Here, 'alas' describes the decorative wings on a statue, blending literal and artistic interpretations.
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