Noun (plural form of "formícido")
/for'misidos/
"Formícidos" is a term used in zoology to refer to ants. This word is more commonly used in written contexts such as scientific literature or textbooks rather than in everyday oral speech.
There are thousands of species of ants worldwide.
Los formícidos son conocidos por su trabajo en equipo.
In Spanish, the word "formícidos" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, we can explore idiomatic expressions involving the word "hormiga," which is the singular form of "formícidos."
Ser hormiguita
Meaning: To be diligent and hardworking.
Example: María es una hormiguita en la oficina, siempre termina sus tareas a tiempo.
Translation: María is a hard worker in the office, she always finishes her tasks on time.
Hormiga blanca
Meaning: A person who holds a high position and exercises great power behind the scenes.
Example: El director ejecutivo es la hormiga blanca de la empresa.
Translation: The CEO is the power behind the scenes in the company.
The term "formícido" comes from the Latin word "formica," which means ant.