Lombriz (en. Worm)

/lomˈβɾiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An annelid of the order Opisthokonta that usually lives in the ground.

Worms improve soil quality.

Las lombrices mejoran la calidad del suelo.

Worms that feed on decomposing organic matter.

Worms are essential for agriculture.

Las lombrices son esenciales para la agricultura.

Worm fry used as bait for fishing.

I bought worms to go fishing in the river.

Compré lombrices para ir a pescar al río.

From Latin 'lumbrīx', which means 'worm'.

to be as happy as a clam

To be very well or very relaxed.

estar como una lombriz

to give someone worms

To annoy someone or make them nervous.

darle a uno lombrices

worm mass

A collection of worms living in the same place.

gusanera

vermetina

Substance formed when organic matter decomposes by worms.

vermetina

Refers to someone who is very thin.

That guy is so thin he looks like a worm.

Ese chico está tan flaco que parece una lombriz.

Used to describe a very flexible or agile person.

She moves like she's a worm.

Ella se mueve como si fuera una lombriz.