Abejas (en. Bees)

/aˈβexas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, known for their ability to produce honey and wax.

Bees are essential for the pollination of many plants.

Las abejas son esenciales para la polinización de muchas plantas.

Female members of the species Apis mellifera, which live in colonies.

The bees of the hive work tirelessly to collect nectar.

Las abejas de la colmena trabajan incansablemente para recolectar néctar.

Social insects that live in organized colonies.

Bees have a hierarchical system in their hive.

Las abejas tienen un sistema jerárquico en su colmena.

From the Latin 'apis', which means bee.

to act like bees

Referring to working as a team or being very active.

hacer como las abejas

bee hive

Place where many organized bees live.

colmena de abejas

bee sting

Reaction or pain caused by the sting of a bee.

picadura de abeja

honey

Sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers.

miel

pollen

Powdery substance produced by flowers, transported by bees.

pollen

beekeeping

Activity of raising bees to obtain honey and other products.

apicultura

To be very busy working

Today I'm like the bees, I have no time for anything.

Hoy estoy como las abejas, no tengo tiempo para nada.

To be very sweet or kind

She is a bee person, she is always smiling and helping.

Ella es una persona abeja, siempre está sonriendo y ayudando.