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swarm

[/swɔːrm/]
noun/verbpl: swarms
enxame
1. A large group of insects, especially bees, moving together
A swarm of bees attacked the intruder.
Um enxame de abelhas atacou o intruso.
2. A large number of people or things moving together in a confused or disorganized way
Swarms of tourists filled the streets during summer.
Multidões de turistas preencheram as ruas durante o verão.
3. To move in large numbers or in a swarm
The fans swarmed around the celebrity.
Os fãs cercaram a celebridade em multidão.
4. To be filled or crowded with
The park swarmed with children on the weekend.
O parque estava repleto de crianças no fim de semana.
Synonyms
crowdthrongmultitudehordemass
Antonyms
solitudeisolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enxame
Most common usage for insects; multidão for crowds
São Paulo
enxame/multidão
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
enxame/turma
Turma sometimes used colloquially for groups of people
Portugal
enxame/multidão
Same as Brazilian; may also use colmeia context for bee-related swarms

Related Idioms & Phrases

swarm over something - to cover or surround completely
swarm with - to be full of or crowded with
swarm around - to gather closely around someone or something
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