This is the 6090th most frequent Spanish word.
alas
"Wings."
Here, 'alas' refers to the physical wings of a bird, demonstrating its literal usage.
Las alas del ave son fuertes.
The bird's wings are strong.
In this sentence, 'alas' is used metaphorically to suggest swiftness or freedom.
Escapó de sus problemas como si tuviera alas.
He escaped from his problems as if he had wings.
Here, 'alas' describes the decorative wings on a statue, blending literal and artistic interpretations.