swallow
golondrina
definition
verb
she swallowed a mouthful slowly
cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.
noun
he downed his drink in one swallow
an act of swallowing something, especially food or drink.
The central aim of our study was to demonstrate that both natural and sexual selection have been important in shaping the tail streamer of the barn swallow .
a migratory swift-flying songbird with a forked tail and long pointed wings, feeding on insects in flight.
translation of 'swallow'
verb
tragarse,
engullir,
pasar
noun
trago,
golondrina
example
He took a deep breath and a 'swallow' of water from his mug.
As the disease progresses, the person may even forget how to 'swallow' food and walk, and need assistance in all daily activities.
a 'swallow' of beer
The final insult to those voters who decided to 'swallow' their cynicism and take the trouble to return their slips, was to choose an option other than the one wanted by the majority.
Just how bad do things have to get before one is forced to 'swallow' such an insulting offer?
I leant back against my locker with my eyes closed trying to 'swallow' the feeling of nausea.
During that time she underwent major surgery to join her esophagus, the tube used to 'swallow' food, to her stomach.
Because you have bitter taste receptors at the back of your mouth and the top of your throat, you should 'swallow' the beer.
The solicitor took a 'swallow' of white wine, then frowned thoughtfully.
Nodding again, Bishop takes a 'swallow' of cold San Pellegrino before continuing.
In normal persons, swallowing is initiated promptly, and no significant amount of material is retained after a 'swallow' .
A 'swallow' of the inn's fiery brew aided him to clear his throat.
But most children 'swallow' this dodgy concept hook, line and sinker.
Often, they 'swallow' the facile lie that victims of terror are somehow culpable.
‘We played fairly well and were close to playing really well and that's hard to 'swallow' ,’ Duval said.
The government should not be asked to 'swallow' these prices but should use the entire group of elderly as a cohort to force lower, more reasonable prices.
Distributors may have to 'swallow' the costs of increased premiums and accept a reduction in their scope for progressing their business.
He took a 'swallow' of his steaming coffee and cleared his throat.
Of course, most who read this tripe have zero knowledge of firearms and 'swallow' it hook, line, and sinker which is the goal.
August finished his drink in one 'swallow' , then slammed the empty glass down on the desk decisively.
She clutched her forehead and sucked in a 'swallow' of air as she steadied herself.
If you can't handle reading something about yourself that you find hard to 'swallow' , well then, don't read.
Though players at other positions can hide from the media, the quarterback must face all the questions and 'swallow' the criticism.
The general downed a 'swallow' of brandy and watched as Numair stared at his own drink, as if mentally fighting it for control.
The politician who made the remark that nations 'swallow' big lies sooner than little ones, by the way, was Adolf Hitler.
he said he'd like just a 'swallow' of pie
He handed me his glass and I drank down his last 'swallow' .
People are concerned that El Nino might engulf their homes with storm water - but they often 'swallow' the deluge provided by El Bunko.
The child then really has no option but to 'swallow' the food.
Faced with such an event, most of us just 'swallow' our feelings, or go out and get drunk or whatever.
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