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águia

[ˈɑ.ɡi.ə]
nounfemininepl: águias
eagle
1. A large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons, belonging to the family Accipitridae
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
A águia soava alto acima das montanhas.
2. A person of great skill, intelligence, or vision; someone exceptional
He is an eagle in his field of expertise.
Ele é uma águia no seu campo de especialidade.
3. In heraldry and symbolism, a representation of an eagle used as an emblem or coat of arms
The eagle appears on many national flags.
A águia aparece em muitas bandeiras nacionais.
Synonyms
ave de rapinapredador alado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
águia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
águia
Standard term used throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

olhos de águia - eagle eyes (keen observation)
voo de águia - eagle flight (high aspiration)
estar com olhos de águia - to have an eagle's eye (to be very observant)
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