escarabajos
/eskaɾabaxos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beetles" is translated into Spanish as escarabajos.
The term is used to refer to insects with hard wing covers that protect their bodies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is escarabajo, and the plural form is escarabajos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eskaɾabaxos/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, specifically in parts of Mexico, the word escarabajo is used as a slang term for a classic Volkswagen Beetle car.
- Unlike English, where 'beetle' is a general term, Spanish speakers may use escarabajo to specifically describe the 'scarab' in historical or archaeological contexts without needing a separate word.
- If you are talking about a tiny beetle that ruins your flour or rice, a Spaniard might call it a gorgojo instead of an escarabajo.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los escarabajos.I like beetles.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for escarabajos.Tatoeba #5030731 by don_ramon, translation #12930342 by araneo
- Cuando niño él reunía escarabajos.He used to collect beetles when he was a kid.This sentence is useful for describing a past habit of collecting escarabajos.Tatoeba #3033169 by marcelostockle, translation #4290879 by mervert1
- A Mary los escarabajos le interesan mucho.Mary is very interested in beetles.This sentence is useful for describing someone's interest in escarabajos.Tatoeba #7966757 by Seael, translation #12930365 by araneo
- Los científicos están estudiando el comportamiento de los escarabajos en la selva tropical.Scientists are studying the behavior of beetles in the rainforest.
- En nuestro jardín, encontramos varios coleópteros de colores brillantes.In our garden, we found several brightly colored beetles.
- ¡Cuidado con los bichos en el jardín! Algunos podrían ser escarabajos.Watch out for the bugs in the garden! Some might be beetles.
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Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a botanical garden.
- ElenaMira esos escarabajos sobre la flor.Look at those beetles on the flower.
- AlejandroSon muy coloridos, Elena.They are very colorful, Elena.
- Elena¿Viste cuántos escarabajos hay aquí?Did you see how many beetles are here?
- AlejandroSí, hay muchísimos en este jardín.Yes, there are many in this garden.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
