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Italian

aquila

/ˈa.kwi.la/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

eagle

In a sentence

Ho visto un'aquila sopra la montagna ieri.

I saw an eagle above the mountain yesterday.

Hai mai visto un'aquila da vicino?

Have you ever seen an eagle up close?

Nel parco non c'è nessuna aquila oggi.

There isn't any eagle in the park today.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
aquilafeminine · singular
aquilefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Aquila is feminine: un'aquila, l'aquila. Adjectives agree: un'aquila maestosa.
  • Don't confuse common noun aquila with L'Aquila, the city in Abruzzo; the city name is capitalized.
  • Used in both literal and figurative contexts, especially for strength, sharp vision, or national symbols.
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