la colmena
-the beehive
See the entry for colmena.

colmena

la colmena(
kohl
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meh
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nah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. beehive
Hay varias colmenas en el apiario.There are several beehives in the apiary.
b. hive
Viven alrededor de 20,000 abejas en esa colmena.Around 20,000 bees live in that hive.
a. hive
La colmena salió volando cuando golpearon el panal.The hive came flying out when the honeycomb was knocked.
b. colony
La abeja reina es la líder de la colmena.The queen bee is the leader of the colony.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(crowded building)
a. warren
Solo nos alcanzó para vivir en esta colmena con cientos de otras familias.We could only afford to live in this warren with hundreds of other families.
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