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alondra means lark — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 30, 2025

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alondra

noun • /[a-LON-dra]/

lark

Example:

Cantaba como una alondra libre.

She sang like a free lark.

🧠 What does alondra mean?

Alondra is a feminine noun that refers to the lark, a small terrestrial songbird known for its melodious and elaborate song, often delivered in flight. These birds are particularly associated with the countryside and early mornings, and their singing is frequently celebrated in poetry and music as a symbol of dawn, joy, and nature.

📚 Extra examples

  • Una alondra cantaba en el campo al amanecer.
    A lark was singing in the field at dawn.
  • El poeta comparó la voz de su amada con el canto de una alondra.
    The poet compared his beloved's voice to the song of a lark.
  • Vimos una alondra construir su nido en el suelo del prado.
    We saw a lark build its nest on the meadow ground.
  • La expresión 'cantar como una alondra' se usa para describir a alguien con una voz muy bella.
    The expression 'to sing like a lark' is used to describe someone with a very beautiful voice.
  • El sonido de la alondra es uno de los primeros signos de la primavera.
    The sound of the lark is one of the first signs of spring.

💡 Did You Know?

In Spanish culture, the 'alondra' is a powerful symbol of the morning and the arrival of spring. Its habit of singing at dawn has led to expressions like 'madrugar como una alondra', meaning 'to wake up very early like a lark'. The word is also a popular and poetic female given name in Spanish-speaking countries.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "alondra"

Synonyms: calandria

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'lark' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'lark' is 'alondra'.
How do you pronounce 'alondra' in Spanish?
'Alondra' is pronounced ah-LOHN-drah. The stress is on the second syllable, 'lon'. The 'r' is pronounced with a single tap of the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
How do you use 'alondra' in a sentence?
It is a feminine noun used to refer to the bird. For example: "Escuchamos el trino de una alondra" (We heard the trill of a lark).
What is the English translation of 'alondra'?
The English translation of 'alondra' is 'lark'.
Does 'alondra' change for gender or number?
'Alondra' is a feminine noun ('la alondra'). Its plural form is 'las alondras'. It does not change for gender.
Is 'alondra' common in everyday Spanish?
The word is well-known, particularly in literary, poetic, or rural contexts. While not as frequent in daily urban conversation as a general word like 'pájaro' (bird), most native speakers understand it. It is also used as a woman's name.
Does 'alondra' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'alondra' does not typically have slang or double meanings. It almost always refers to the bird or is used as a proper name.
Is 'alondra' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'alondra' is understood and used consistently across both Spain and Latin America to refer to the lark.

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