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enxame
[ẽˈʃamɨ]
noun
masculine
pl: enxames
swarm
1.
A large group of bees or other insects flying together
A swarm of bees attacked the intruder.
Um enxame de abelhas atacou o invasor.
2.
A large crowd or multitude of people or things
A swarm of tourists flooded the beach.
Um enxame de turistas invadiu a praia.
3.
A large number of similar things moving together
A swarm of locusts destroyed the crops.
Um enxame de gafanhotos destruiu as colheitas.
Synonyms
multidão
multitude
turma
bando
grupo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enxame
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enxame
Common usage
Portugal
enxame
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
em enxame - in a swarm, in large numbers
enxame de gente - crowd of people
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