Ordas (en. Hordes)
/'orðas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A large group of people who gather in a disorganized manner.
The hordes piled up at the entrance of the concert.
Las ordas se agolpaban en la entrada del concierto.
A set of beings that act similarly or coordinated, often in a chaotic context.
The hordes of protesters hindered traffic in the city.
Las ordas de manifestantes dificultaron el tránsito por la ciudad.
Etymology
From the Latin term 'orda', related to group or mass.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hordes of people
A large number of people gathered in one place.
ordas de gente
run in hordes
To move in large disorganized or uncontrolled groups.
correrse en ordas
Related Words
crowd
A large number of people gathered.
muchedumbre
troop
A group of people that perform a specific function together.
tropa
Slang Meanings
Disorder and confusion caused by a group of people.
The party ended in hordes and chaos.
La fiesta terminó en ordas y caos.
It is used to refer to a very close-knit group of friends.
We are a horde, always together in everything.
Nosotros somos una ordas, siempre juntos en todo.