Spanish Conversation · Level 128
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Spanish word
aglomeración
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣlomeɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrowd
Example
Durante el concierto hubo una aglomeración en la entrada.
During the concert there was a crowd at the entrance.
More examples
En horas punta se forma una aglomeración de personas en la estación.
At rush hour a crowd of people forms at the station.
Core concept
Cluster of people or objects packed so movement is difficult.
Common phrases
una aglomeración de personas
a crowd of people
evitar aglomeraciones
avoid crowds
Similar words
multitud: Many people gather in one place, forming a large crowd.
congestión: A flow of people or vehicles becomes blocked or slows, making movement difficult.
Definition in Spanish
Acumulación de personas u objetos en un lugar que provoca alta densidad y dificulta la circulación.
Word origin
From Latin glomus 'ball, cluster' via the verb glomerare, with prefix ad- assimilating to ag- and the Spanish noun-forming suffix -ción producing aglomeración.
Usage tips
- Common in official notices and news reports; in everyday conversation speakers often say 'hay mucha gente' instead of using aglomeración.
Other meanings
- clusternoun
Opposites
- dispersióndispersalnoun
Related words
- aglomerargatherverb
- aglomeradoclusteredadjective