Tropel (en. Throng)
/tɾoˈpel/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A large and disorderly group of people or things.
The crowd of students was leaving the school at the end of classes.
El tropel de estudiantes salía del colegio al finalizar las clases.
Confusing or agitated movements.
The throng of frightened animals ran in all directions.
El tropel de animales asustados corría en todas direcciones.
Confusion or disorder in any situation.
The crowd at the market made it difficult to buy the products.
El tropel en el mercado dificultaba la compra de los productos.
Etymology
From Latin 'tropĕlum', which implies 'set' or 'multitude'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a tumult of emotions
Intense and confusing sensation of various feelings at once.
tropel de emociones
a host of difficulties
Many difficulties that arise simultaneously.
un tropel de dificultades
to move in a jumble
To move in a disorganized manner and in a group.
moverse en tropel
Related Words
multitude
Group of people that gather without order.
multitud
disorder
Lack of order or organization.
desorden
confusion
State of not being able to understand clearly.
confusión
chaos
Situation of absolute disorder.
caos
Slang Meanings
General disorder or mess.
The party turned into a complete jumble by the end of the night.
La fiesta se convirtió en un tropel total al final de la noche.
Chaotic situation.
Traffic in the city during rush hour is a mess.
El tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico es un tropel.