Grillos (en. Irons)

[ˈɡri.jos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Insect that produces a special sound, used as a symbol of summer.
Crickets sing at night, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Los grillos cantan por la noche, creando un ambiente tranquilo.
The sound produced by the cricket.
The beautiful trill of the crickets resonates in the countryside.
El hermoso trino de los grillos resuena en el campo.

Etymology

From Latin 'gryllus', related to its singing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interior with crickets
Expression that means to be in a desolate or silent place.
interior con grillos
to seem like a cricket
Refers to a person who talks a lot or makes noise.
parecer un grillo

Related Words

song
Melodious sound produced by some animals.
canto
insect
Animal without a backbone, typically with a segmented body and antennas.
insecto

Slang Meanings

A person who is very active or noisy.
My brother is a cricket, he never stays still.
Mi hermano es un grillo, nunca se queda quieto.
Someone who is very attentive or watchful.
He is always like a cricket, he doesn't miss anything.
Él siempre está como un grillo, no se pierde nada.