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How to Say "multitude" in Spanish

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batallón

nounB2informal
Use 'batallón' when referring to a very large, often overwhelming crowd of people, similar to an 'army' of individuals.

Examples

Un batallón de fans esperaba al cantante en el aeropuerto.

An army of fans was waiting for the singer at the airport.

legión

nounB2informal
Choose 'legión' to describe a vast and dedicated following, especially of supporters or fans.

Examples

El artista tiene una legión de seguidores en las redes sociales.

The artist has a legion of followers on social media.

multitud

mool-tee-TOODmultiˈtuð

nounC1
Use 'multitud' when referring to a great number or abundance of abstract things, problems, or even a general large group of people.
A massive, overflowing pile of hundreds of brightly colored apples covering a grassy field, symbolizing a great number or abundance of things.

Examples

El proyecto enfrentó una multitud de problemas técnicos.

The project faced a multitude of technical problems.

Hay una multitud de razones por las que debemos actuar ahora.

There is a host of reasons why we must act now.

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.

regimiento

rre-hee-myen-tohrexiˈmjento

nounC1
Employ 'regimiento' to signify a large number of people working together for a common purpose, emphasizing their organized group effort.
A large crowd of colorful people standing together in a park.

Examples

Un regimiento de voluntarios limpió la playa en un día.

A regiment of volunteers cleaned the beach in one day.

Necesitaremos un regimiento de cocineros para esta boda.

We will need an army of cooks for this wedding.

Using 'de' for groups

When using this to mean 'a group of,' always use the word 'de' followed by the plural noun (e.g., 'un regimiento de niños').

People vs. Things

Learners often confuse 'multitud' with the others. Remember that 'batallón', 'legión', and 'regimiento' typically refer to groups of people, while 'multitud' can refer to abstract items like problems or challenges.

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