aquila
[ˈa.kʷɪ.ɫa]feminine
The Latin word for eagle is aquila.
aquila refers to any of several large carnivorous birds within the family Accipitridae.
Meaning: any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
aquila is a first-declension feminine noun. Its nominative plural form is aquilae. The genitive singular form is aquilae, which means "of the eagle". When eagles are the direct object of a verb, use the accusative plural form aquilas.
Did you know?
- In Roman military symbolism, the aquila was not just a bird but a sacred standard carried by a legion, representing its honor and soul.
- The term aquila is the root of the English word 'aquiline', used to describe a nose that is curved like an eagle's beak.
Examples in context
- Aquila in caelō volat.An eagle is flying in the sky.This sentence shows aquila as the subject of the verb to fly.Tatoeba #1189870 by alexmarcelo, translation #29142 by CK
- Aquila avis rapāx est.The eagle is a bird of prey.This sentence uses aquila to define the bird as a bird of prey.Tatoeba #10802046 by alexmarcelo, translation #6783015 by CataG
- Quot ova aquila parit?How many eggs does an eagle lay?This sentence demonstrates using aquila when discussing the bird's biological habits.Tatoeba #13936038 by carlosalberto, translation #13935727 by Ioan_Cristian
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are looking at a statue in a park.
- ClaudiaNum aquila in hoc monumento est?Is there an eagle on this monument?
- QuintusIta, magnā aquilā ornātum est.Yes, it is adorned with a great eagle.
- ClaudiaAquila valde pulchra videtur.The eagle looks very beautiful.
- QuintusVero, est symbolum imperii.True, it is a symbol of empire.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eagle” translations and entries aquila, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquila, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
