army ant

• Tipo de hormiga conocido por formar grandes colonias agresivas que se desplazan en enjambres; se usa a menudo de forma metafórica para describir a un grupo grande, organizado e implacable de personas o cosas.

A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, often used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

1. B2formal

   A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, preying on other insects and small animals.

   hormiga legionaria

   • Army ants can strip a large area of all insects in a matter of hours.
   • The swarm of army ants moved across the forest floor like a living carpet.
   • Scientists study army ants to understand collective behavior.

2. Figurative: a large, aggressive groupC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

   hormiga guerrera (figurado)

   • The protesters moved through the city like an army ant, overwhelming the police.
   • The marketing team worked like army ants, coordinating their efforts perfectly.
   • The fans descended on the stadium like army ants, filling every seat.