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swan

/swɒn/

Traducción: Ave acuática de gran tamaño y cuello largo, de plumaje generalmente blanco en la edad adulta, conocida por su elegante movimiento en el agua. También puede referirse a la hembra de esta ave o, en sentido figurado, a una persona o cosa de gran belleza o gracia., Verbo que significa moverse o viajar de manera lenta, despreocupada o sin un propósito claro, a menudo con un aire de superioridad o descuido.

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noun

/swɒn/A2formal
  • esAve acuática de gran tamaño y cuello largo, de plumaje generalmente blanco en la edad adulta, conocida por su elegante movimiento en el agua. También puede referirse a la hembra de esta ave o, en sentido figurado, a una persona o cosa de gran belleza o gracia.

A large, stately waterbird with a long neck, typically having white adult plumage, known for its graceful movement on water.

  1. Large water birdA2formal

    A large, graceful water bird with a long neck, typically white in color, known for its elegant movements on lakes and rivers.

    esCisne (ave acuática)

    • A white swan glided silently across the lake.
    • We saw a family of swans swimming near the shore.
    • The swan stretched its long neck to reach the reeds.
Formas
  • swans plural form
  • swans' possessive plural form
  • swan's possessive singular form

verb

/swɒn/C1formal
  • esVerbo que significa moverse o viajar de manera lenta, despreocupada o sin un propósito claro, a menudo con un aire de superioridad o descuido.

A verb meaning to move or travel in a leisurely, carefree, or aimless manner, often with a sense of superiority or nonchalance.

  1. To declare or affirm solemnlyC2formal

    To state something in a serious and formal manner, as if making a solemn promise or oath.

    esdeclarar solemnemente

    • He swanned that he would never betray his country.
    • The witness swanned to the truth of her statement.
    • They swanned their allegiance to the cause.

    Sinónimosaffirmasseverateattestaveravowdeclareswearvow

  2. To move aimlesslyB2informalbritish

    To wander or travel without a specific purpose or destination, often in search of something.

    esVagar sin rumbo

    • She spent the afternoon swanning around the city.
    • He swanned from one job to another without any real plan.
    • They were swanning through the countryside looking for work.

    Sinónimosdriftgallivantmeandermoochrambleroamtraipsewander

    Antónimosremainsettlestay

  3. To sweep majesticallyC1formal

    To move in a graceful, sweeping, or dignified manner, like a swan gliding on water.

    esdeslizarse majestuosamente

    • The queen swanned into the ballroom, commanding everyone's attention.
    • The yacht swanned across the calm bay.
    • He swanned through the crowd with an air of superiority.

    Sinónimosdriftfloatglidesailsweep

Formas
  • swanned past participle
  • swanned past simple
  • swanning present participle
  • swans third person singular