manada
/mah-NAH-dah/
herd
A manada (herd) of elephants walking together.
manada(Noun)
herd
?of large grazing animals (cattle, elephants)
,pack
?of wolves or dogs
flock
?of sheep or goats
,school
?of marine mammals (whales, dolphins)
📝 In Action
Vimos una gran manada de elefantes cruzando la sabana.
B1We saw a large herd of elephants crossing the savanna.
La manada de lobos cazó un ciervo anoche.
B2The pack of wolves hunted a deer last night.
El león es el líder de la manada.
A2The lion is the leader of the pride/pack.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Since 'manada' ends in -a, it is always a feminine word. Use feminine articles and adjectives with it: 'una manada grande' (a big herd).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Verb Agreement
Mistake: "Las manadas están corriendo. (Using plural verb form)"
Correction: La manada está corriendo. (The word 'manada' is singular, so the verb must be singular, even if it refers to many animals.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Collective Noun
Remember that 'manada' itself is singular (the herd), even though it refers to many animals. The verb must agree with 'manada': La manada come (The herd eats).
An unorganized manada (group) of people gathered together.
manada(Noun)
group
?when referring to an unorganized or large crowd
,gang
?implying a negative or aggressive group
mob
?a large, disorderly crowd
,horde
?a mass of unwelcome people
📝 In Action
Una manada de turistas invadió la plaza, gritando y haciendo fotos.
C1A horde of tourists invaded the square, shouting and taking photos.
Se movieron como una manada, sin escuchar a nadie.
C1They moved like a pack (or mob), without listening to anyone.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use Warning
Using 'manada' for people often implies they are acting primitively or without control, like animals. Use it carefully, as it can sound insulting or critical.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: manada
Question 1 of 2
If you see a group of deer together in the forest, which word would you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'manada' used for all types of animals?
While it can be used for many types, it is most common for mammals (wolves, elephants, cattle, deer). For birds, you usually use *bandada* (flock), and for fish, *cardumen* (school).