Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
hatajo
herd
herd
group of animals
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atajar
to cut across
Hatajo means herd and can be remembered by thinking of a herd0 (group of animals0) that you need to atajar1 (cut across1) to keep together.
noun
  1. herd
    A small group or herd of animals
    Un hatajo de ovejas pastaba en el campo. // A flock of sheep was grazing in the field.
  2. bunch
    A group of people, often used in a derogatory manner
    Un hatajo de idiotas arruinó la fiesta. // A bunch of idiots ruined the party.