Huestes (en. Hosts)

/ˈwɛstɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A group of warriors or troops following a leader.

The king's hosts advanced with determination towards the battle.

Las huestes del rey avanzaban con determinación hacia la batalla.

A multitude of people accompanying someone out of devotion or admiration.

The famous singer arrived surrounded by hosts of fans.

El famoso cantante llegó rodeado de huestes de fans.

Troops or armed forces in general.

The hosts were prepared for the defense of the city.

Se prepararon las huestes para la defensa de la ciudad.

From the Latin 'hostes', meaning 'enemy' or 'guest', in relation to the arrival of troops.

hosts of followers

a large group of people who support or admire someone.

huestes de seguidores

bring in the hosts

to call or gather a group of people for a cause.

traer a las huestes

hosts of evil

reference to a group considered evil or destructive.

huestes del mal

host

a person who temporarily stays in a place.

hóspede

hostility

an aggressive or opposing attitude.

hostilidad

guest

a person who provides lodging.

huesped

A troop of friends or a close group.

I always go out with my hosts to have fun on weekends.

Siempre salgo con mis huestes a divertirme los fines de semana.

A very close-knit group, similar to a family.

My hosts are always there when I need them.

Mis huestes siempre están ahí cuando los necesito.