Hordas (en. Mobs)

/ˈoɾ.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Numerous and disorderly group of people.
The hordes of protesters invaded the square.
Las hordas de manifestantes invadieron la plaza.
Troop or group of warriors in a historical context.
The Mongol hordes were feared for their ferocity.
Las hordas mongolas eran temidas por su ferocidad.
A group of animals that move chaotically.
A horde of ants invaded the house.
Una horda de hormigas invadió la casa.

Etymology

From Latin 'horda', meaning 'disorderly troop or group'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hordes of people
It refers to a large number of people in one place.
hordas de personas
hordes of fans
A large number of passionate followers.
hordas de fans
hordes of children
A chaotic group of children.
hordas de niños
unleash hordes
To provoke an uncontrolled crowd.
desatar hordas

Related Words

crowd
Group of people gathered in one place.
multitud
troop
Group of soldiers or warriors.
tropa
avalanches
Large quantity of something descending or moving rapidly.
avalanchas
people
Group of people sharing a place or characteristic.
gente

Slang Meanings

A large number of people creating chaos.
That party turned into a disaster; there were hordes of people.
Esa fiesta se volvió un desastre; había hordas de gente.
A crowd arriving unexpectedly.
Hordes arrived at the store for the Black Friday discount.
Llegaron hordas a la tienda por el descuento del Black Friday.