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    Polilla (en. Moth)

    /poˈliʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, which is usually small in size and nocturnal.
    The moth landed on the clothes in the closet.
    La polilla se posó sobre la ropa en el armario.
    Larva of certain Lepidoptera that feeds on fabrics, books, or stored food.
    Moths have wreaked havoc on the old books in the library.
    Las polillas han hecho estragos en los viejos libros de la biblioteca.
    Informal code to refer to a problem of insignificant details.
    Don't worry, that's just a moth compared to the bigger problem.
    No te preocupes, eso es solo una polilla en comparación con el problema mayor.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pŏlā', which means 'tiny' or 'small'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a moth
    To be very interested in something, especially in an obsessive way.
    estar como una polilla

    Related Words

    butterfly
    Lepidopteran insect larger than the moth.
    mariposa
    insect
    Group of invertebrate animals that includes moths.
    insecto
    pest
    Set of insects that cause damage to crops or goods.
    plaga

    Slang Meanings

    A person who feels uncomfortable in social situations.
    When I arrived at the party, I felt like a moth.
    Cuando llegué a la fiesta, me sentí como una polilla.