aquila

• Nombre propio que designa una constelación en la Vía Láctea junto a Cisne, que contiene la estrella Altair, así como la capital de la provincia de Abruzzo en Italia central y un género de aves rapaces.

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus that contains the star Altair, as well as the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy, and a genus of Accipitridae.

incontable · nombre propio

1. B2formal

   A prominent constellation in the northern sky, located in the Milky Way near Cygnus, containing the bright star Altair.

   Aquila (constelación)

   • Aquila is easily visible in the summer sky.
   • The star Altair is the brightest in the constellation Aquila.
   • Ancient astronomers mapped Aquila as an eagle.

   Sinónimoseagle

2. City in ItalyB2formal

   The capital city of the Abruzzo region in central Italy, known for its medieval architecture and history.

   Aquila, ciudad de Italia

   • L'Aquila was founded in the 13th century.
   • The city of Aquila suffered a major earthquake in 2009.
   • Tourists visit Aquila to see its beautiful churches and fountains.

3. Genus of birdsC1formalscientific

   A genus of large birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, commonly known as eagles.

   Águila

   • The golden eagle belongs to the genus Aquila.
   • Aquila species are found on every continent except Antarctica.
   • Ornithologists study the hunting patterns of Aquila eagles.