Polillas (en. Moths)

/poˈliʝas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Insect that typically damages fabrics and food.

The moths devoured the wool clothing I stored in the closet.

Las polillas devoraron la ropa de lana que guardé en el armario.

Species of nocturnal butterfly.

In summer, moths attracted by the light fill the patio.

En verano, las polillas atraídas por la luz llenan el patio.

Insect characterized by its filamentous antennae and long wings.

Moths are common in spring and summer.

Las polillas son comunes en la primavera y el verano.

From Latin 'pŏlĭlla', diminutive of 'pŏla', meaning 'butterfly' or 'insect'.

moths in clothing

Reference to people who negatively affect others, like moths that ruin clothing.

polillas en la ropa

to be like a moth to a flame

Approaching something dangerous or harmful without realizing it.

ser como polilla a la luz

to be like a moth in the night

Being in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation.

estar como polilla en la noche

butterfly

Insect of the order Lepidoptera, usually of great beauty.

mariposa

insect

Animal from the group of invertebrates characterized by having a segmented body.

insecto

pest

Excessive number of animals or plants that cause damage to crops or ecosystems.

plaga

A person who stealthily appropriates other people's belongings.

That boy is a moth; he always takes my things without asking.

Ese chico es una polilla, siempre se lleva mis cosas sin pedir permiso.

Someone who quickly devours whatever they find.

That moth ate the pizza in the blink of an eye.

Esa polilla se comió la pizza en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.