Muchedumbre is a noun.
/mu.ʧeˈdumbɾe/
Muchedumbre refers to a large group of people gathered together, often in a densely packed formation. The word suggests not just a simple grouping but a significant number of individuals coming together, typically implying a dynamic context such as a protest, celebration, or public event. The usage of "muchedumbre" is quite versatile, appearing in both oral speech and written contexts, though it is commonly found in literary texts and formal discussions.
In terms of frequency, "muchedumbre" is used relatively frequently in Spanish, especially in discussions about social gatherings, events, and public demonstrations. It is generally more common in written contexts than in everyday conversation.
La muchedumbre se reunió en la plaza para celebrar el año nuevo.
The crowd gathered in the square to celebrate the new year.
En el concierto, la muchedumbre estaba emocionada y cantando.
At the concert, the crowd was excited and singing.
La policía tuvo que controlar a la muchedumbre que se había formado.
The police had to control the crowd that had formed.
"Muchedumbre" is often found in common expressions and phrases in Spanish, emphasizing the density and energy of a group of people.
Muchedumbre de emociones
A crowd of emotions.
Muchas veces, cuando veo una película conmovedora, siento una muchedumbre de emociones al mismo tiempo.
Many times, when I watch a touching movie, I feel a crowd of emotions at the same time.
Ser parte de la muchedumbre
To be part of the crowd.
A veces, es bueno ser parte de la muchedumbre en el concierto y disfrutar la música.
Sometimes, it's good to be part of the crowd at the concert and enjoy the music.
Dispersar la muchedumbre
To disperse the crowd.
La policía tuvo que dispersar la muchedumbre después del evento.
The police had to disperse the crowd after the event.
Atraer a la muchedumbre
To attract the crowd.
El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales logró atraer a la muchedumbre al parque.
The fireworks show managed to attract the crowd to the park.
The word muchedumbre comes from Late Latin multitudinem, which means "great number" and derives from multus, meaning "much" or "many." Its usage in the Spanish language has maintained the idea of a large assembly of individuals, emphasizing quantity and collective presence.
Synonyms: - Multitud - Concurrencia - Aglomeración
Antonyms: - Individual - Soledad - Despoblado