Manadas (en. Herds)

/maˈnaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Grouping of certain animals.
The biologists studied the packs of wolves in the national park.
Los biólogos estudiaron las manadas de lobos en el parque nacional.
A group of people who act together.
The groups of youths gathered in the square for the demonstration.
Las manadas de jóvenes se reunieron en la plaza para la manifestación.
Flock or herd of livestock.
The shepherd watches over the flocks of sheep in the field.
El pastor cuida de las manadas de ovejas en el campo.

Etymology

It derives from 'manada', which comes from the Latin 'manata', related to 'manus' meaning 'hand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pack of wolves
A group of wolves that hunt and live together.
manada de lobos
herd of elephants
A group of elephants that travel as a family.
manada de elefantes
flock of birds
A group of birds that migrate together.
manada de aves

Related Words

flock
Group of animals, especially sheep.
rebaño
troop
Group of soldiers or people acting together.
tropa
collective
Group of people who share a goal.
colectivo

Slang Meanings

Group of friends who behave wildly.
Last night we went out in a pack and had a lot of fun.
Anoche salimos en manada y nos divertimos muchísimo.
A large crowd of people.
There was a herd of people at the concert.
Había una manada de gente en el concierto.