Cisne (en. Swan)

/ˈsi̯s.ne/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Bird of the order Anatidae, with a long neck, webbed feet, and generally white plumage.
The swan swam elegantly in the lake.
El cisne nadaba elegantemente en el lago.
Symbol of beauty and grace.
The dancer's performance was as beautiful as a swan.
La danza de la bailarina fue tan hermosa como un cisne.

Etymology

From Latin 'cygnus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Swan's luck
Situation of good luck or fortune.
Suerte de cisne
To sing like a swan
To express oneself beautifully or effortlessly in song.
Cantar como un cisne

Related Words

cisnito
Term of endearment to refer to a young swan.
cisnito
cisnada
Body of water where swans live.
cisnada

Slang Meanings

A person who cares a lot about their appearance and elegance.
He always dresses so well, he looks like a swan.
Siempre se viste tan bien, parece un cisne.
A way to refer to someone who is very vain.
Don't be a swan, not everyone has the same style as you.
No seas cisne, no todo el mundo lleva el mismo estilo que tú.