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multitud
/multiˈtuð/
a large number of people or things
Una multitud de personas asistió al concierto.
A large crowd of people attended the concert.
general
A large number of people or things, often gathered together.
La multitud se movía lentamente hacia la salida.
The crowd moved slowly toward the exit.
Una multitud de estrellas brillaban en el cielo.
A multitude of stars shone in the sky.
The word can be used both literally and metaphorically to describe a large quantity.
Collocations
una multitud dea multitude ofla multitudthe crowd
Synonyms
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Usage Tip
'Multitud' is often used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday speech, 'muchedumbre' or 'gentío' might be more common.
Word Origin
From Latin 'multitūdō', meaning 'a great number' or 'a crowd'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'multitud' is often used to describe a large group of people, but it can also refer to a large number of things.
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