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.