How to Say "flock" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flock” is “manada” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Vimos una gran manada de elefantes cruzando la sabana.
We saw a large herd of elephants crossing the savanna.
La manada de lobos cazó un ciervo anoche.
The pack of wolves hunted a deer last night.
El león es el líder de la manada.
The lion is the leader of the pride/pack.
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).
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.)
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