bajo tu ala
/baxo tu ala/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'under your wing' is translated into Spanish as bajo tu ala.
Depending on the context, the form bajo su ala can also mean 'under his wing', 'under her wing' or 'under their wing' because 'su' is an ambiguous possessive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation: bajo means 'under', tu means 'your' and ala means 'wing'.
Did you know?
- The word ala is a direct relative of the English word 'axle', as both trace back to the Proto-Italic root for 'axis'.
- While 'under your wing' is a common English idiom, a Spanish speaker might more frequently use the expression bajo tu tutela to describe the same concept of protection or mentorship.
- If you use bajo tu ala in a professional Spanish setting, it may sound much more literary or dramatic than the English 'under your wing' does in a typical office.
Examples in context
- Te agradezco por tomar a mi hijo bajo tu tutela durante su estancia en el extranjero.I thank you for taking my son under your wing during his stay abroad.
- Me siento afortunado de estar bajo tu ala mientras navego por mi carrera profesional.I feel lucky to be under your wing as I navigate my professional career.
- Los artistas emergentes encuentran refugio bajo tu manto y orientación.Emerging artists find refuge and guidance under your wing.
- Los niños vulnerables reciben amor y atención bajo tu resguardo.Vulnerable children receive love and care under your wing.
- Me gustaría estar bajo tu ala.I would like to be under your wing.
- El joven aprendiz está bajo tu ala.The young apprentice is under your wing.
Example conversation
Sofía asks Mateo for mentorship at their new job.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedo trabajar bajo tu ala?Mateo, can I work under your wing?
- MateoClaro, Sofía, yo te ayudaré.Of course, Sofía, I will help you.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por la oportunidad.Thank you very much for the opportunity.
- MateoNo hay problema, bienvenida al equipo.No problem, welcome to the team.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ala, bajo, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
