Ordás (en. Packs)

/orˈdas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of people or things considered as a single unit.
The crowd of tourists invaded the square.
La orda de turistas invadió la plaza.
A group of animals, especially when moving in a herd.
The herd of oxen moved slowly along the road.
La orda de bueyes avanzaba lenta por el camino.

Etymology

From Latin 'ordas', meaning 'multitude' or 'group'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to move in a group
To act as a group or in a herd.
andar en orda
crowd of people
Reference to a large number of people in one place.
orda de gente

Related Words

orda
Large group of people or animals.
orda
herd
Group of animals that live or move together.
manada
mob
Large number of people or things moving together.
tropel

Slang Meanings

Expression denoting confusion or disorder.
The party turned into a mob; no one knew what was happening.
La fiesta se volvió una orda, nadie sabía lo que pasaba.
Used to refer to a noisy or unpleasant group.
I don't want to go out with that crowd; they always make the same racket.
No quiero salir con esa orda, siempre hacen el mismo escándalo.