el cisne

the swan

Example Sentence

El cisne nada sereno por el estanque al mediodía.

The swan swims calmly across the pond at noon.

Meaning

El cisne is a swan, often described as calm and smooth on water. It is common to mention the pond or shoreline in your sentence.

Common Phrases

  • un cisne blanco — a white swan
  • un cisne en el estanque — a swan on the pond

Example

En el estanque, un cisne blanco flota en calma.

On the pond, a white swan floats calmly.

Common Mistake

Spelling: it is cisne with no accent, not cisné.