avispones
/abispones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for hornets is avispones.
avispones refers to large winged insects that are similar to bees and can sting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is avispones.
How do you pronounce it?
/abispones/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone an avispa implies they are sharp and quick-witted, rather than just a nuisance.
- In some regions, the term avispero refers not just to a hornet's nest but is used as a metaphor for a chaotic, noisy or highly conflicted situation.
- If you are looking for the word for 'wasp' in Spanish, it is very similar: avispa. The word avispones is actually derived from this smaller relative.
Examples in context
- Un enjambre de avispones atacó a los niños.A swarm of hornets attacked the children.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a swarm of avispones attacking people.Tatoeba #613094 by Dejo, translation #543753 by CK
- En el jardín hay un nido de avispas.There is a hornet nest in the garden.
- Hay unos avispones cerca de la ventana.There are some hornets near the window.
- Ten cuidado con esos avispones.Be careful with those hornets.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are walking in a garden.
- Alejandro¡Mira, Sofía, hay muchos avispones en ese árbol!Look, Sofía, there are many hornets in that tree!
- Sofía¡Qué miedo! No te acerques, Alejandro.How scary! Don't go near them, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, nos alejaremos despacio.Don't worry, we will move away slowly.
- SofíaSí, es mejor evitar a esos avispones.Yes, it is better to avoid those hornets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
