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    Murciélago (en. Bat)

    /muɾˈθje.la.ɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A mammal of the order Chiroptera that can fly.
    The bat is an animal that feeds on insects.
    El murciélago es un animal que se alimenta de insectos.
    Reference to the figure or symbol of bats in popular culture.
    On Halloween, bats are a symbol of the night.
    En Halloween, los murciélagos son un símbolo de la noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mūrciēlācus', meaning 'mouse of the night.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the cave of the bat
    Indicates being in a dark or dangerous place.
    en la cueva del murciélago
    to resemble a bat
    Refers to someone who is poorly organized or has a bad appearance.
    parecerse a un murciélago

    Related Words

    vampire
    A type of bat that feeds on blood.
    vampiro
    nocturnal
    That happens or is shown during the night.
    nocturno

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person who has nocturnal habits.
    He always arrives late; he looks like a bat.
    Siempre llega tarde, parece un murciélago.
    In some contexts, to describe someone who is very solitary.
    Since the breakup, he has become a bat.
    Desde que rompió, se ha vuelto un murciélago.