Bandada (en. Flock)

/banˈda.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of birds flying or resting in the same place.
The flock of geese crossed the sky at sunset.
La bandada de gansos cruzó el cielo al atardecer.
A group of people moving together.
A flock of children ran out of the school.
Una bandada de niños salió corriendo del colegio.
A large and disordered group of animals.
In the countryside, a flock of sheep could be seen grazing.
En el campo, se podía ver una bandada de ovejas pastando.

Etymology

It derives from the term 'banda,' which refers to a group or set.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a flock
in a group, typically of birds.
a bandada
to go in a flock
to move or act as a group.
ir en bandada

Related Words

flock
To move in a group.
bandar
band
Organized set or group.
bando

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a group of friends in an informal context.
I'm going with the flock to the movies tonight.
Voy con la bandada al cine esta noche.
Synonym for disorderly or chaotic.
The party turned into a flock of crazies.
La fiesta se volvió una bandada de locos.