In the Spanish language there are some words that can lead us to confusion, especially when it comes to writing them correctly. This is mostly the case with homonymous words, or words where you can’t confuse which letter to use, for example, whether to use an h, an s, etc.
In the case of hala and ala we can also get confused and not because one of them is misspelled, but because each word is used to refer to something different. Hala and ala are homonymous words, that is, they are words that are pronounced the same, but are written differently.
If you want to know how to spell hala or ala correctly, keep reading this article from where we will give you all the keys so that you can start using and writing it perfectly.
Halla or wing
Keep in mind that, as we mentioned before, the two words with their corresponding way of writing do exist, therefore, both words are correctly written, but the question lies in when each word is used and what is the meaning of each word, since they are different and should be used correctly.
Hello
The word “hala” written with “hala” is a word with a double meaning. On the one hand, and perhaps the most used form is that of “hala” as an interjection for:
- Denote surprise: Wow, what beautiful shoes!
- To call: Hello, it’s time to go!
- Hurry up: for example, Hey, finish eating, we have to go!
- Cheering on someone, like a soccer team: Hello, Madrid!
- Using it repeatedly, like persistence in a march: Pull, pull!
On the other hand, the word hala may correspond to its use as the third person singular of the verb halar, (whose meaning consists of “pulling something”).
For example: Pablo does not pull the rope too hard, so he may not win the test.
To
Now we are going to see the meaning of the word wing written without “h”, in this way “ala”. in this case we can also find different meanings or meanings for this word so written. These acceptances are:
- Wing: part of the body of some animals, especially those that fly. It is the part of the body that allows them to fly. Example: The little bird that we found this morning in the garden had a broken wing.
- Wing: as part of some protruding object. Example: The brim of this hat is so short that it doesn’t protect my face very well from the sun.
- Wing: Each tendency of a party, an assembly, an organization, etc. is known as a wing. For example: the Democratic wing barely participated in the decision making.
- Wing: in certain sports we can use the word wing to refer to some end. For example: during the game most of the time the right area was undefended.
- Wing: The word wing can also be used to refer to the parts extended to the sides of the main body of a building. For example: the east wing of the museum will remain closed for works.
- Wing: in the military world the word wing will also be used to refer to each end of the order of battle. For example: the pilots will be located on the right wing of the formation.
- Wing: one of the parts of an airplane located on the plane and an essential part to stay in the air thanks to aerodynamics. Example: The plane had to be withdrawn from service because it had problems with the left wing.
You must bear in mind that the word ala is feminine, but before it the masculine article will be used, such as “el”, or “un”, since it is pronounced more easily that way, as it is the first “a” of “ala ” tonic.
Expressions with the word wing
The word “ala” is also used in common expressions with a meaning already understood from the use of these expressions over the years.
Hollow out the wing: We will use this expression to refer to “going from some place or site”. For example: your son must hollow out the wing and look for his own floor.
Clipping the wings: With this expression we will refer to taking away someone’s privileges, or benefits. For example, I’m going to clip your wings! – from now on you won’t be able to get home later than 10 o’clock.
Give wings: with this expression we can encourage a person to decide to fulfill their dreams or claims, it may also be that freedom and privileges are extended to someone. For example: since Ana is doing a great job in the section, we should give her more wings.
After this explanation where we have taught you how to write hala or ala and their meanings accompanied by examples, you will now be able to use them clearly and without making spelling mistakes, even if they are homophones, remember that each word is spelled correctly, but according to the meaning you want to use in your composition.