abeja

bee

noun ah-BEH-hah Rare

Origin: From Latin apicula, diminutive of apis (bee).

Usage Note

Abeja refers to the honeybee (Apis mellifera) and bees in general. The common phrase abeja reina means 'queen bee', and abeja obrera means 'worker bee'. The masculine abejorro is a bumblebee. Bees are the primary pollinators in Spanish-speaking countries, making abeja a key word in agricultural and ecological contexts.

Examples

"Las abejas producen miel en la colmena."

Natural Translation

Bees produce honey in the hive.

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