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"Ant" in Spanish: hormiga
la hormiga
An ant is la hormiga (or-MEE-gah). It is feminine. Plural is las hormigas. Picnic food often draws hormigas.
At a picnic
Hay hormigas en el pan.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce hormiga
Say it
or-MEE-gah
/oɾˈmiɣa/
or-MEE-gah. Soft g before i. Stress MEE. Say hormiga clearly.
"Ant" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la hormiga | the ant Default. | Default. |
| las hormigas | the ants Plural. | Plural. |
| una hormiga | an ant Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| el hormiguero | the anthill Where ants live. | Where ants live. |
How to use hormiga in real life
- 1At a picnic
Hay hormigas en el pan.
There are ants on the bread.
Hormigas plural.
- 2In the kitchen
Sigue esa hormiga.
Follow that ant.
Esa hormiga.
- 3Outside
La hormiga carga una hoja.
The ant carries a leaf.
La hormiga.
Mistakes English speakers make with hormiga
Incorrect: El hormiga es negra.
Correct: La hormiga es negra.
Hormiga is feminine: la hormiga.
Incorrect: Vi un hormiga.
Correct: Vi una hormiga.
Use una with hormiga.
Good to know
Good to knowPicnic talk often mentions hormigas on sugar or bread. An hormiguero is the nest. Cover food so no hormiga arrives.
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Picnic on the grass
ChatPal
¡Hay hormigas aquí!
There are ants here!
You
Muevo la manta. Hay una hormiga.
I'll move the blanket. There's an ant.
ChatPal
Guardemos el pan.
Let's put the bread away.
You
Sí. Ya lo meto.
Yes. I'll put it away now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ant" in Spanish
Is hormiga feminine?
Yes: la hormiga, las hormigas.
How do you pronounce hormiga?
or-MEE-gah with stress on MEE.
What is an anthill?
El hormiguero.
What is the plural?
Las hormigas.
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