la golondrina
the swallow
Example Sentence
La golondrina regresa siempre al mismo balcón.
The swallow always returns to the same balcony.
Meaning
La golondrina is a swallow, a small, fast bird often seen darting through the air in towns and cities.
Common Phrases
- ver una golondrina — to see a swallow
- una bandada de golondrinas — a flock of swallows
Example
Veo una golondrina cerca de la estación.
I see a swallow near the station.
Common Mistake
Mixing up the article: la golondrina, not el golondrina.