abeja

ah-BEH-hah/aˈβexa/

“abeja” means “bee” in Spanish (the flying insect that makes honey).

bee

Also: hard worker

La abeja vuela de flor en flor.

The bee flies from flower to flower.

Las abejas viven en una colmena.

Bees live in a beehive.

Ella es una abeja obrera en su oficina.

She is a worker bee in her office.

Words that translate to "abeja" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 2

Which of these animals is an 'abeja'?

👥 Word Family▼

abejorro(bumblebee) — Noun

abejar(apiary / place for bees) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'apicula', which was a cute way of saying 'little bee'.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: abelhaFrench: abeilleItalian: ape

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What is the difference between 'abeja' and 'avispa'?

An 'abeja' is a bee (usually fuzzy and makes honey), while an 'avispa' is a wasp (usually smoother and more aggressive).

Is 'abeja' a common nickname?

Not usually as a name, but people use the phrase 'trabajar como una abeja' to praise someone's work ethic.