English–Spanish
“anthill” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾmiˈɣeɾo/
Example
En el jardín, junto al árbol, hay un hormiguero.
In the garden, next to the tree, there is an anthill.
How to say “anthill” in Spanish
“Anthill” in Spanish is hormiguero.
Mound of soil housing a cooperative ant colony.
Example sentences with hormiguero
Por la mañana el mercado es un hormiguero de gente.
In the morning the market is a hive of people.
Tips for using hormiguero
- Used literally for an anthill or figuratively for a bustling, highly organized place, so hormiguero emphasizes coordinated roles and activity rather than mere crowding.