No. 7,291 in Spanish
golondrina
"Golondrina" is the Spanish word for "swallow," a type of small migratory bird.
In a sentence
La golondrina vuela rápidamente por el cielo.
The swallow flies quickly through the sky.
In this sentence, 'golondrina' refers to the bird called swallow, a common usage of the word.
En la poesía, la golondrina simboliza la libertad.
In poetry, the swallow symbolizes freedom.
Here, 'golondrina' is used metaphorically to represent freedom, showcasing its symbolic meaning.
Mi abuelo siempre decía que si veías una golondrina, la primavera estaba cerca.
My grandfather always said that if you saw a swallow, spring was near.
The word 'golondrina' is used to imply the connection with nature and the change of seasons, highlighting cultural associations.
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