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.