Pulgas (en. Fleas)

/ˈpul.ɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ectoparasitic insects of the family Pulicidae, which feed on the blood of mammals.

Fleas can cause skin irritations in cats.

Las pulgas pueden causar irritaciones en la piel del gato.

Parasites that can transmit diseases through their bites.

Fleas are known to transmit the bubonic plague.

Las pulgas son conocidas por transmitir la peste bubónica.

Tiny crustaceans that can live in a variety of environments.

We found fleas on the carpet next to the dog.

Encontramos pulgas en la alfombra junto al perro.

From Latin 'pulex', which means 'flea'.

to be like fleas

To be restless or nervous.

estar como pulgas

to dance like fleas

To move erratically or quickly.

bailar como pulgas

to have fleas

To be in a state of discomfort or itching.

tener pulgas

aphid

Insect that feeds on the sap of plants.

pulgón

tick

Parasite that feeds on the blood of animals and humans.

garrapata

bedbug

Insect that feeds on blood, similar to the flea.

chinche

To be very active or restless.

Juan is always like fleas in meetings.

Juan siempre está como pulgas en las reuniones.

To have constant discomfort.

That noise has me feeling like fleas.

Ese ruido me tiene como pulgas.