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hordes

[/hɔːrdz/]
nounpl: hordes
hordas
1. large groups of people, often disorganized or moving together
Hordes of tourists visited the beach during summer.
Hordas de turistas visitaram a praia durante o verão.
2. a large army or group of warriors
The hordes of invaders swept across the territory.
As hordas de invasores varreram o território.
3. vast numbers of people or things
Hordes of supporters gathered at the rally.
Hordas de apoiadores se reuniram no comício.
NYC Slang
mad people, mad heads, mad fam (informal alternative for large groups)
Synonyms
crowdsmassesmultitudesswarmsthrongslegionsarmies
Antonyms
handfulfewindividual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hordas
Standard usage, commonly used in media and literature
Portugal
hordas
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hordes of people descended upon
in hordes (meaning in large numbers)
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