multitud
/mool-tee-TOOD/
crowd
When a large group of people gathers, it forms a multitud, or 'crowd.'
multitud(noun)
crowd
?a large group of people gathered together
throng
?a densely packed crowd
,mob
?a disorderly crowd (often with negative connotation)
📝 In Action
La multitud gritaba de emoción cuando el equipo ganó.
B1The crowd was shouting with excitement when the team won.
La policía tuvo que dispersar a la multitud de manifestantes.
B2The police had to disperse the crowd of protesters.
Había una multitud tan grande que era imposible caminar.
B1There was such a large crowd that it was impossible to walk.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular Noun, Plural Idea
Even though 'multitud' refers to many people, it is a single, feminine noun, so you use 'la' and the verbs are conjugated in the singular form (e.g., 'La multitud estaba feliz').
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing the Size
To emphasize the large size, pair it with adjectives like 'enorme' (enormous) or 'inmensa' (immense).
Multitud can also mean 'multitude,' referring to a great number or abundance of things.
multitud(noun)
multitude
?a great number or abundance of things
host
?a large number
,abundance
?a large quantity
📝 In Action
El proyecto enfrentó una multitud de problemas técnicos.
C1The project faced a multitude of technical problems.
Hay una multitud de razones por las que debemos actuar ahora.
C1There is a host of reasons why we must act now.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Usage
This meaning is often used in writing or formal speech, similar to how 'a host of' or 'a multitude of' is used in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: multitud
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'multitud' in its most formal sense (meaning a large number of things)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'multitud' means many people, why is it singular?
'Multitud' is a 'collective noun.' Think of it like the English word 'team' or 'family.' Even though a team has many members, the word 'team' itself is treated as a single thing. Therefore, 'la multitud' takes singular verbs.