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    Mosquito (en. Mosquito)

    /mosˈkito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Insect of the order Diptera, known for its habit of biting humans and other animals to feed on their blood.
    The mosquito bites on hot nights.
    El mosquito pica en las noches calurosas.
    Each of the members of the family Culicidae.
    Mosquitos can transmit diseases such as dengue.
    Los mosquitos pueden transmitir enfermedades como el dengue.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'mosqueto', diminutive of 'mosca'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a mosquito
    To receive a mosquito bite.
    dar un mosquito
    to be a mosquito
    To be a bothersome or invasive person.
    ser un mosquito

    Related Words

    bite
    Wound produced by the sting or mouth of the mosquito when sucking blood.
    picadura
    repellent
    Substance used to keep mosquitos away.
    repelente
    vectors
    Organisms that transmit diseases, such as mosquitos.
    vectores

    Slang Meanings

    Diminutive of a problem or annoyance
    That mosquito won't let me sleep.
    Ese mosquito no me deja dormir.
    Someone who is always asking for favors
    Don't be a mosquito, find your own way.
    No seas mosquito, busca tu propio camino.