Horda (en. Horde)

/ˈoɾ.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of people or animals that behave violently or disorganized.
A horde of fans invaded the field at the end of the match.
Una horda de aficionados invadió el campo al final del partido.
group of human beings that, in a negative context, acts without control or order.
The horde of protesters caused damage in the city.
La horda de manifestantes causó destrozos en la ciudad.
Term often related to invasions or looting in historical contexts.
The barbarian hordes looted the cities of the Roman Empire.
Las hordas bárbaras saquearon las ciudades del Imperio Romano.

Etymology

From French 'horde', which designates a nomadic or disorderly group.

Common Phrases and Expressions

horde of followers
large number of enthusiastic followers.
horda de seguidores
horde of criticism
overwhelming amount of criticism towards something.
horda de críticas
horde of noise
deafening noise caused by many people.
horda de ruido

Related Words

crowd
Set of people in the same place.
multitud
flock
Group of birds that fly together.
bandada
turbulence
Disordered water movement.
turbión

Slang Meanings

Large number of uncontrolled people.
The party got out of hand and turned into a horde.
La fiesta se fue de las manos y se convirtió en una horda.
Noisy or disorganized crowd.
They were a horde, no one could be heard.
Eran una horda, nadie podía hacerse escuchar.