abeja
/aˈbexa/
abeja is the Spanish word for bee.
The word abeja means bee. For formal contexts, such as scientific studies or beekeeping, you may encounter the adjective Apícola, which refers to things related to bees.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of abeja is abejas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈbexa/
Did you know?
- While abeja is the general term, Spanish uses the word zángano for a drone bee, which also means 'lazy person' or 'freeloader' in slang.
- In Latin American folklore, some believe that if an abeja enters a house, it is a sign of incoming prosperity or good luck.
- The word abeja comes from the Latin apicula, which was a diminutive form meaning 'little bee'.
Examples in context
- El estudio científico se centra en el papel polinizador de la abeja en los ecosistemas.The scientific study focuses on the pollinating role of the bee in ecosystems.
- ¡Mira esa abeja volando por el jardín! ¿No es hermosa?Look at that bee flying in the garden! Isn't it beautiful?
- Hay una abeja en la cocina.There is a bee in the kitchen.
- Esa abeja es muy grande.That bee is very big.
- La abeja vuela sobre la flor.The bee flies over the flower.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are walking in a garden.
- Sofía¡Mira, Alejandro, una abeja!Look, Alejandro, a bee!
- AlejandroEs una abeja muy bonita.It is a very pretty bee.
- SofíaNo te acerques demasiado.Don't get too close.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Sofía.Don't worry, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abeja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abeja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
