águila real
/aɡila ɾeal/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "golden eagle" is águila real in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists águila caudalosa and águila caudal.
Meaning: large bird of prey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| águila real | /aɡila ɾeal/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| águila caudalosa | /aɡila kaudalosa/ (from spelling rules) | |
| águila caudal | /ˌaɡila kauˈdal/ | feminine |
The term águila real refers to a large bird of prey and is often used in scientific or academic contexts.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter águila caudal or águila caudalosa used to describe the bird.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although the noun águila is feminine, it uses the masculine article el in the singular (el águila real) to avoid a phonetic clash with the initial 'a' sound.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡila ɾeal/
Did you know?
- The word real in águila real means 'royal' rather than 'golden'. This reflects a historical association between the eagle and monarchy.
- The term caudal used in águila caudal is a distant relative of the English words 'cattle' and 'chattel'.
- In Spanish culture, the águila real is a national symbol and appears on the coat of arms of several Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- El águila real es considerada una de las aves más emblemáticas de América del Norte y Eurasia.The golden eagle is considered one of the most emblematic birds of North America and Eurasia.
- El proyecto de conservación busca proteger el hábitat del águila real.The conservation project seeks to protect the golden eagle's habitat.
- El águila dorada es una especie impresionante que domina los cielos de América y Europa.The golden eagle is an impressive species that dominates the skies of America and Europe.
- Me sorprendió la majestuosidad del vuelo del águila dorada.I was amazed by the majesty of the golden eagle's flight.
- El águila real es un ave impresionante.The golden eagle is an impressive bird.
- Esa águila real vuela muy alto.That golden eagle flies very high.
Example conversation
Two friends are hiking in a nature reserve.
- Elena¿Viste esa águila real allá arriba?Did you see that golden eagle up there?
- JavierSí, es increíblemente grande.Yes, it is incredibly large.
- ElenaMe encanta observar al águila real.I love observing the golden eagle.
- JavierEs un momento muy especial, Elena.It is a very special moment, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden eagle” translations and entries águila real, águila caudal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caudal, real, águila, águila real, CC BY-SA 4.0.
