Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
manada
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈnaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounpack
Example
Una manada de lobos se acercó al pueblo.
A pack of wolves approached the village.
More examples
Vimos una manada de ovejas cruzando la carretera.
We saw a flock of sheep crossing the road.
Core concept
Group of animals of the same species moving or grazing together.
Common phrases
una manada de ovejas
a flock of sheep
manada de perros
pack of dogs
Similar words
grupo: General group of people or things gathered together.
rebaño: Group of domesticated grazing animals kept together, especially sheep or cattle.
piara: Group of pigs kept or feeding together, typically on a farm.
parvada: Group of small birds that fly and feed together in coordinated flocks.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de individuos de la misma especie que se desplazan o pastan juntos, usado sobre todo para animales.
Word origin
Formed in Spanish by adding the collective suffix -ada to a base for a gathered group, historically used to name groups of animals such as herds or packs.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for animals; when applied to people it is metaphorical and can sound derogatory, so context determines appropriateness.