Three yellow and black striped bees flying near a bright yellow daisy flower.

abejas

ah-BEH-has

nounfA1

bees?the flying insects

Also:honeybees?specifically Apis mellifera

📝 In Action

Las abejas son muy importantes para el planeta.

Bees are very important for the planet.

Ten cuidado, hay muchas abejas en el jardín.

Be careful, there are many bees in the garden.

El apicultor revisa las colmenas para ver si las abejas están sanas.

The beekeeper checks the hives to see if the bees are healthy.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

panal de abejas – beehive / honeycomb
picadura de abeja – bee sting
miel de abejas – honey

Idioms & Expressions

estar más ocupado que una abeja – to be extremely busy

💡 Grammar Points

The Singular Form

'Abejas' is the plural form. If you are talking about just one insect, the word is 'abeja'.

Always Feminine

Even though many animal names are masculine or feminine depending on the actual sex, 'abeja' is always treated as a feminine noun (la abeja, las abejas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "Los abejas hacen miel."

Correction: Las abejas hacen miel. Remember that 'abejas' is feminine, so it uses the feminine article 'las'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Talking about the Group

When talking about bees as a whole species or group, you must use the definite article 'Las abejas...' (Bees...).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: abejas

Question 1 of 1

If you want to talk about just ONE bee, which word do you use?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

abeja(bee (singular)) - noun

apicultor(beekeeper) - noun

miel(honey) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

'Abeja' means 'one bee' (singular). 'Abejas' means 'two or more bees' (plural). It is a simple singular/plural difference.