Verme (en. See me)

/ˈβeɾme/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Soft-bodied invertebrate organism, generally elongated and without extremities.

Example_sentence: Worms are fundamental in the decomposition of organic matter.

Los vermes son fundamentales en la descomposición de materia orgánica.

Definition_text: Generic title for some types of larvae or worms.

Example_sentence: In fishing, worms are used as bait.

En la pesca, se utilizan vermes como cebo.

Definition_text: Toxic substance that can appear in some organisms.

Example_sentence: The tomato worm damages the plants and the fruits.

El verme del tomate daña las plantas y los frutos.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'vermis', which means worm.

Phrase: to be a worm

Meaning: To be a despicable person or very low in behavior.

ser un verme

Phrase: to be like a worm

Meaning: To be very thin or weak.

estar como un verme

Phrase: to take advantage of a worm

Meaning: To gain benefit or advantage from an unfavorable situation.

sacar de un verme

Related_word: worm

Description: An invertebrate organism, generally in a larval state.

gusano

Related_word: invertebrate

Description: An organism that lacks a backbone.

invertebrado

Related_word: larva

Description: The juvenile state of some insects, before becoming adults.

larva

Meaning: Derogatory term for referring to a lazy or inactive person.

Example: Don't be a worm, get up and do something productive.

No seas un verme, muévete y haz algo productivo.

Meaning: Refers to someone who lacks initiative in their life.

Example: That guy is a worm, he never decides anything for himself.

Ese tipo es un verme, nunca decide nada por sí mismo.