Meaning
swallow
- a migratory bird known for its long, pointed wings, forked tail, and swift flight
In a sentence
Le prime rondini tornano sempre nei nostri giardini a inizio primavera.
The first swallows always return to our gardens at the start of spring.
Una coppia di rondini ha costruito il nido sotto la grondaia.
A pair of swallows built their nest under the eaves.
Ricorda che una rondine non fa primavera, dobbiamo continuare a impegnarci.
Remember that one swallow does not make a summer; we must keep working hard.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rondine | feminine · singular |
| rondini | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The proverb 'Una rondine non fa primavera' means one positive sign does not guarantee lasting success.
- Always feminine in grammatical gender; male birds are also called 'la rondine'.