Golondrinas (en. Swallows)

/ɡo.lonˈdɾi.nas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Their migration is an impressive natural phenomenon.

Swallows travel thousands of kilometers during their migration.

Las golondrinas se desplazan miles de kilómetros durante su migración.

Birds that usually nest in buildings and are known for their ability to fly fast.

The swallows return each spring to nest.

Las golondrinas regresan cada primavera para anidar.

They represent a symbol of freedom and the arrival of good news.

The song of the swallows indicates that summer is near.

El canto de las golondrinas indica que el verano está cerca.

From Latin 'hirundo', which means swallow.

Year of the swallow

A year characterized by constant changes.

Año de golondrina

Swallow that flies

Represents freedom or hope.

Golondrina que vuela

There are no swallows in winter

Indicates that there is no opportunity in difficult times.

No hay golondrinas en invierno

nesting

The process of building nests and laying eggs.

anidación

song

Melodious sound produced by birds.

canto

migration

Seasonal movement of birds from one place to another.

migración

To refer to someone who constantly goes and returns, like a swallow.

He is like a swallow, always appearing and disappearing.

Él es como una golondrina, siempre aparece y desaparece.

Used to describe a person who travels a lot for work.

That swallow spends more time on the plane than at home.

Esa golondrina pasa más tiempo en el avión que en casa.