Insecto (en. Insect)

/in'sek.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Classification of animals that have an exoskeleton, three pairs of legs, and generally, two pairs of wings.

Butterflies are a type of insect characterized by their colorful wings.

Las mariposas son un tipo de insecto que se caracteriza por sus alas coloridas.

Group of animals that includes butterflies, bees, beetles, and ants.

Pollinating insects, such as bees, are vital for agriculture.

Los insectos polinizadores, como las abejas, son vitales para la agricultura.

Any member of the class Insecta.

It is important to study insects to understand ecosystems.

Es importante estudiar los insectos para entender los ecosistemas.

From Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut' or 'divided'.

to track an insect

To investigate the behavior or movement of an insect.

seguir la pista a un insecto

to see something as an insect

To have a meticulous or detailed perspective on a situation.

ver algo como un insecto

entomology

Science that studies insects.

entomología

exoskeleton

External structure that protects the body of insects.

exoesqueleto

ant

Social insect that lives in colonies.

hormiga

A person who behaves in an insignificant or annoying way.

That boy is an insect in class, he always interrupts.

Ese chico es un insecto en la clase, siempre interrumpe.

To be small or of little social value.

They treat him like an insect for not having power in the company.

Lo tratan como un insecto por no tener poder en la empresa.