ácaros
/akaɾos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for mites is ácaros.
The term refers to small arachnids that are often microscopic and can live in dust or on animals. Specifically, ácaros del polvo is used to refer to dust mites.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is ácaro. As a masculine noun, the plural form uses the masculine article los to form los ácaros (the mites).
How do you pronounce it?
/akaɾos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ácaro is used in a broader scientific sense than 'mite' in English, often encompassing the entire subclass of Acari including both mites and ticks.
- If you are discussing a specific skin condition caused by mites, a Spanish speaker might skip the word ácaro entirely and simply say sarna.
- While ácaros is the correct term, people often use the diminutive bichitos to describe them in a non-scientific way.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué son los ácaros?What are mites?This sentence is useful for asking for a definition of ácaros.Tatoeba #1706270 by marcelostockle, translation #6005105 by Adelpa
- La almohada está llena de ácaros.The pillow is full of dust mites.This sentence shows how to describe a pillow being full of ácaros.Tatoeba #1011573 by hayastan, translation #6005140 by Adelpa
- Las garrapatas y los ácaros son arácnidos.Ticks and mites are arachnids.This sentence is useful for identifying ácaros as a type of arachnid.Tatoeba #6005767 by Adelpa, translation #7822758 by eggershead
- Existen ácaros en los colchonesThere are mites in the mattresses
- Es importante mantener una limpieza adecuada para controlar los ácaros del polvoIt is important to maintain proper cleanliness to control dust mites
- Deberíamos lavar las sábanas con frecuencia para evitar la proliferación de ácarosWe should wash the sheets frequently to prevent mites from multiplying
- Asegúrate de limpiar regularmente las áreas con polvo acumulado para evitar la aparición de ácaros del polvoMake sure to regularly clean areas with accumulated dust to prevent the appearance of dust mites
- Tengo alergia a los ácaros, así que siempre llevo mi propio almohadón cuando duermo fuera de casaI'm allergic to mites, so I always bring my own pillow when I sleep away from home
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing cleaning the house.
- JavierHay que limpiar el colchón para eliminar los ácaros.We must clean the mattress to eliminate the mites.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier, los ácaros son un problema.You're right, Javier, the mites are a problem.
- Javier¿Crees que los ácaros causan mi alergia?Do you think the mites cause my allergy?
- LucíaEs muy probable que sea por ellos.It is very likely because of them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
