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    Hongo (en. Fungus)

    /ˈoŋɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Eukaryotic organism characterized by having cell walls made of chitin.
    Fungi are essential for the decomposition of organic matter.
    Los hongos son esenciales para la descomposición de materia orgánica.
    Organisms that can be edible or poisonous.
    Some fungi, like the mushroom, are highly valued in cooking.
    Algunos hongos, como el champiñón, son muy valorados en la cocina.
    Parasites that can affect plants and animals.
    The rot fungus can destroy entire crops.
    El hongo podredumbre puede destruir cultivos enteros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fungus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make hongo
    To refer to something that becomes very low in quality or value.
    hacer hongo
    to be a hongo
    Colloquial description of a person who is irrelevant or inexperienced in something.
    ser un hongo

    Related Words

    mycology
    The science that studies fungi.
    micología
    spores
    Reproductive cells of fungi.
    esporas
    mold
    Fungus that grows in humid places, commonly on food.
    moho

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is always in trouble due to their behavior.
    That guy is a hongo, always getting into trouble.
    Ese tipo es un hongo, siempre metido en líos.
    Something worthless or useless.
    That gift is a hongo, I will never use it.
    Ese regalo es un hongo, no lo usaré nunca.