Rebaño (en. Herd)

/reˈβaɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition_text: Group of animals, especially sheep, that are managed by a shepherd.
Example_sentence: The flock headed toward the pen at sunset.
El rebaño se dirigió hacia el corral al atardecer.
Definition_text: Set of people who follow a leader or have the same opinion.
Example_sentence: The politician tried to gather a flock of loyal followers.
El político trató de reunir un rebaño de seguidores leales.
Definition_text: Set of things that have similar characteristics.
Example_sentence: The flock of ideas was composed of innovative concepts.
El rebaño de ideas estaba compuesto por conceptos innovadores.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'grex, gregis', meaning 'flock' or 'group'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to follow the flock
Meaning: To do the same as the majority without thinking for oneself.
seguir al rebaño
Phrase: not to be part of the flock
Meaning: To be independent or have one's own opinions.
no ser parte del rebaño
Phrase: flock of sheep
Meaning: Referring to a group of people who are easily influenced.
rebaño de ovejas

Related Words

Related_word: shepherd
Description: Person who takes care of a flock.
pastor
Related_word: sheep
Description: Domesticated animal that belongs to a flock.
oveja
Related_word: herding
Description: Action of caring for and guiding a flock.
pastoreo

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Group of people who blindly follow a leader.
Example: Don't be part of the flock, think for yourself.
No seas parte del rebaño, piensa por ti mismo.
Meaning: To describe someone who follows trends without personal judgment.
Example: He's just dressed like the flock, without originality.
Solo está vestido como el rebaño, sin originalidad.