hornets

BrE /ˈhɒr.nɪts/ AmE /ˈhɔːrnɪts/

noun en → es

1 INSECT [uncountable] B2

a large stinging insect related to wasps and bees, often found in nests or hives.

avispón, avispa grande

Collocations hornet nest · hornet sting

  • The gardeners found a hornet's nest in the tree.

    Los jardineros encontraron un nido de avispón en el árbol.

2 ANGER [intransitive] B1

to become very angry or annoyed, often suddenly.

enfurecerse, ponerse furioso/a

Collocations horn in on something · get hornet's nest stirred up

  • He suddenly horned in on our conversation.

    De repente se metió en nuestra conversación.