la
feminine
/aˈɣaʎa/
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Translation
gill
Word origin
From Latin galla, meaning an oak gall or swelling on a plant, later applied to the gills of a fish. The plural sense of courage or nerve is a figurative Spanish development.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- galla
- English cognates
- gall, gallnut
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralagallas
Examples
.
The fish breathes through its gills.
salmón intenso.
The salmon's gills were a deep red.
.
You need guts to jump from that height.
¿ decirle ?
Have you got the guts to tell her the truth?
pescador .
The fisherman cleaned the gills before cooking the fish.
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