Gusanos (en. Worms)

/ɡuˈsanos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Certain types of insect larvae.

Silk worms are known for their ability to produce silk.

Los gusanos de la seda son conocidos por su capacidad de producir hilo.

Refers to animals that slide, like annelids.

In the garden, there are many worms that help aerate the soil.

En el jardín hay muchos gusanos que ayudan a airear la tierra.

Used in disparaging contexts to refer to people who act meanly.

I don’t want to deal with worms that just seek to take advantage.

No quiero tratar con gusanos que solo buscan aprovecharse.

From the Latin 'gusānus', which means 'larva'.

to be like a worm

To feel unwell or sick.

estar como un gusano

to sleep like a worm

To sleep deeply.

dormir como un gusano

to play dead

To evade a responsibility or task.

hacer gusano

to see myself

Invertebrate animal that slides, similar to a worm.

verme

caterpillar

Larva of a butterfly or moth, the stage that transforms into a worm.

oruga

earthworm

Worm that lives in the earth and helps to fertilize.

lombriz

Refers to a treacherous or unreliable person.

That guy is a worm; you can't trust him.

Ese tipo es un gusano, no se puede confiar en él.

Someone who takes advantage of others.

In life, there are many worms that only seek their own benefit.

En la vida hay muchos gusanos que solo buscan su propio beneficio.