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    Hueste (en. Host)

    /ˈwest.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of followers or soldiers that accompanies a leader.
    The king marched to war accompanied by his host.
    El rey marchó a la guerra acompañado de su hueste.
    Troop or army in an ancient context.
    The emperor's host was feared throughout the region.
    La hueste del emperador era temida en toda la región.
    In a more general use, it refers to a group of people.
    The host of pilgrims arrived at the sacred mountain.
    La hueste de peregrinos llegó a la montaña sagrada.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'hostis', which means enemy, although in this context it refers to a group that accompanies a leader.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    host of angels
    A group of angels that accompanies someone, symbolizing protection.
    hueste de ángeles

    Related Words

    hórrido
    Causing horror or fear.
    hórrido
    huesteando
    Being in the company of a group on a journey or adventure.
    huesteando

    Slang Meanings

    A large group or crowd.
    There was a host of fans waiting for the star.
    Había una hueste de fans esperando a la estrella.
    A set of friends or acquaintances.
    I went out with my host to celebrate the birthday.
    Salí con mi hueste a celebrar el cumpleaños.