Enjambre (en. Swarm)

/enˈxam.bɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Dense group of insects, particularly bees, that move together.
The swarm of bees surrounded the hive.
El enjambre de abejas rodeó la colmena.
A multitude of things or people that group together.
There was a swarm of tourists in the square.
Había un enjambre de turistas en la plaza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exhambrus', which means 'what is outside the room' and refers to the departure of a group of insects.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swarm of bees
Group of bees that has separated from the hive.
enjambre de abejas
fall like a swarm
To arrive or descend in large numbers and suddenly.
caer como un enjambre

Related Words

bee
Flying insect, known for its production of honey.
abeja
hive
Structure where bees live and produce honey.
colmena
insect
Class of invertebrate animals with segmented bodies.
insecto

Slang Meanings

A large number of people or things moving quickly.
The party got full of people and turned into a swarm.
La fiesta se llenó de gente y se volvió un enjambre.
Confusion or agitation among a crowd.
At the announcement of the concert, a swarm formed.
Al anuncio del concierto, se formó un enjambre.