Moscoso (en. Mosquito)
/mosˈkoso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a dark and humid place, often filled with mosquitoes.
The forest was so mosquito-infested that it was uncomfortable to walk through it.
El bosque era tan moscoso que era incómodo caminar por él.
That has little light or is gloomy.
The room was mosquito-infested due to the closed curtains.
La habitación era moscoso debido a las cortinas cerradas.
That generates a feeling of discomfort due to being poorly lit.
The mosquito-infested environment made the guests feel uncomfortable.
El ambiente moscoso hizo que los invitados se sintieran incómodos.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'mosquito,' which refers to a type of mosquito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a mosquito-infested place
a place with low light that can be uncomfortable
un lugar moscoso
to be in a mosquito-infested environment
to feel unwell due to lack of light or being surrounded by insects
estar en un ambiente moscoso
Related Words
mosquito
Flying insect that tends to abound in humid places.
mosquito
darkness
Lack of light, the state of being dark.
oscuridad
gloomy
Covered and allows little light to pass through.
sombrío
Slang Meanings
Very heavy and dark environment
That party became mosquito-infested due to the heavy music and the lights being off.
Esa fiesta se volvió moscoso por la música pesada y las luces apagadas.
Feeling of discomfort in a closed space
I feel mosquito-infested in this bar; I can't breathe well.
Me siento moscoso en este bar, no puedo respirar bien.