No. 2,262 in Spanish
multitud
A large crowd or group of people or things.
In a sentence
La multitud en la plaza celebraba el festival local.
The crowd in the square was celebrating the local festival.
Here, 'multitud' refers to a large group of people gathered in a specific location, illustrating the common use of the word to signify 'crowd'.
Durante su presentación, el cantante fue ovacionado por la multitud.
During his performance, the singer was applauded by the crowd.
In this context, 'multitud' emphasizes the collective action and reaction of the gathered people, showcasing appreciation.
Una multitud de estrellas iluminaba el cielo nocturno.
A multitude of stars illuminated the night sky.
Here, 'multitud' is used metaphorically to indicate a large quantity, demonstrating its capability to describe vast numbers beyond literal crowds.
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