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.