Mosquitos (en. Mosquitoes)

mos-kee-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Bloodsucking insect characterized by its ability to fly and its bite.

Mosquitos are most active at dusk.

Los mosquitos son más activos al atardecer.

Creatures that can transmit diseases through their bites.

Mosquitos can spread dengue and zika.

Los mosquitos pueden propagar el dengue y el zika.

Insects commonly found in warm and humid climates.

In summer, mosquitos abound in the gardens.

En verano, los mosquitos abundan en los jardines.

From the Spanish 'mosquito', which comes from the Latin 'musca', meaning 'fly'.

zika

Virus transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause fever and congenital malformations.

zika

dengue

Viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing high fever and joint pain.

dengue

mosquito repellent

Product used to repel mosquitoes.

repelente de mosquitos

quarantines

Restrictions imposed to control the spread of diseases, such as those transmitted by mosquitoes.

cuarentenas

ecology

Study that includes fauna, such as mosquitoes, and their impact on the environment.

ecología

entomology

Science that studies insects, including mosquitoes.

entomología

Bugs

The bugs won't let me sleep at night.

Los bichos no me dejan dormir en la noche.

Blood flies

Those blood flies are everywhere.

Esas moscas de sangre están por todas partes.