This is the 6196th most frequent Portuguese word.
colmeia
Beehive.
The word 'colmeia' is used to refer to the physical structure where bees live and work, i.e., the beehive.
As abelhas trabalham juntas na colmeia para produzir mel.
The bees work together in the beehive to produce honey.
Here, 'colmeia' is used metaphorically to describe a collaborative, organized group functioning harmoniously together.
O professor usou o termo 'colmeia' para descrever um grupo unido de estudantes.
The teacher used the term 'beehive' to describe a united group of students.
In this sentence, 'colmeia' metaphorically represents a buzzing and active environment likened to a beehive, emphasizing dynamic activity.