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How do you say "swan" in Spanish?
el cisne
In Spanish, "swan" is el cisne.
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Pronunciation
Say SEES-neh, with stress on the first syllable and a clear ee sound at the start.
Grammar notes
El cisne is masculine. The plural is los cisnes. It is an elegant water bird.
Example sentence
El cisne es un pájaro muy elegante.
The swan is a very elegant bird.
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How to remember el cisne
Cisne sounds like scene. Picture a beautiful swan gliding gracefully across a calm lake like a scene from a fairy tale.
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Questions about el cisne
How do you say "swan" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "swan" is el cisne. It is a noun.
Is el cisne masculine or feminine?
El cisne is masculine. The plural is los cisnes. It is an elegant water bird.
How is el cisne used in a sentence?
Use el cisne as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El cisne es un pájaro muy elegante. (The swan is a very elegant bird.).
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