ant in Spanish

ant in Spanish is hormiga, himenóptero, huasho — ant means a small insect that lives in large, highly organized colonies, usually working in groups to gather food and build nests.

ant in Spanish

hormiga

noun

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

himenóptero

noun

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

huasho

noun

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

shishi

noun

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

What does "ant" mean?

noun A small insect that lives in large, highly organized colonies, usually working in groups to gather food and build nests.
"A line of ants marched across the kitchen counter toward the crumbs."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ant in a sentence

A line of ants marched across the kitchen counter toward the crumbs.
The children watched the ants carry a leaf many times their own size.

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ant" in Spanish?

"ant" in Spanish is hormiga, himenóptero, huasho. ant means: A small insect that lives in large, highly organized colonies, usually working in groups to gather food and build nests.

How do you use "ant" in a sentence?

Example: "A line of ants marched across the kitchen counter toward the crumbs." In Spanish, "ant" is hormiga, himenóptero, huasho.

Are there other ways to say "ant" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "ant": hormiga, himenóptero, huasho, shishi.

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