anton

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BrE /ænt/ AmE /ænt/

noun en → es

1 INSECT [singular, plural] A2

a small insect that lives in large groups and often builds nests or hills of earth

hormiga

  • an ant

Collocations ant hill · ants in the kitchen

  • There are ants everywhere.

    Hay hormigas por todas partes.

2 ARTIFACT [singular] B1

a small metal object that is used to hold the end of a candle in place on a candlestick or chandelier

soporte de vela, abrazadera de vela

  • an ant

Collocations ant on a candlestick · silver ant

  • The antique chandelier has beautiful silver ants.

    El antiguo candil tiene hermosos soportes de vela de plata.