aglomerar

Senses

1. 1.

   to agglomerate, to cluster, to gather together

   to bring or come together in a mass or group

2. 2.

   to crowd, to mass

   to gather in large numbers (especially people)

Examples

• "As pessoas se aglomeraram na entrada do estádio antes do jogo."

  People crowded together at the stadium entrance before the game.

• "É importante não aglomerar durante a pandemia."

  It's important not to gather in crowds during the pandemic.

• "Os manifestantes se aglomeraram na praça central da cidade."

  The protesters gathered in the city's central square.

Usage

Commonly used reflexively (aglomerar-se) to mean "to gather/crowd together." Became especially frequent during COVID-19 discussions about avoiding crowds. Can be used for both people and objects that cluster together.