mosquitos
/moskitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mosquitos" is translated into Spanish as mosquitos.
This term refers to small flying insects that bite humans and animals to drink their blood.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Central America, the term zancudos is frequently used instead of mosquitos to refer to these insects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. The singular form is mosquito, which uses the masculine singular article el (el mosquito). The plural form is mosquitos, which uses the masculine plural article los (los mosquitos).
How do you pronounce it?
/moskitos/
Did you know?
- The word mosquito is a cognate shared by Spanish and English, but both languages borrowed it from the same Spanish source.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word mosquito is used as an adjective to describe a high-pitched, nasal, or irritating voice.
- The Spanish word mosquito is a diminutive of mosca, meaning 'fly', and literally translates to 'little fly'.
Examples in context
- Los mosquitos me aman.Mosquitos love me.This sentence is useful for showing how to express that mosquitos have a preference for a person.Tatoeba #9159921 by Galko, translation #3555587 by _undertoad
- En el verano hay mosquitos.In the summer, there are mosquitos.This sentence shows how to state the presence of mosquitos during a specific season.Tatoeba #5711299 by arh, translation #8169966 by magnificentgoddess
- Estamos asediados por los mosquitos.We're being attacked by mosquitos.This sentence illustrates how to describe being attacked or besieged by mosquitos.Tatoeba #2162524 by wallebot, translation #4652246 by mervert1
- El hotel se encuentra en una zona tranquila, sin mosquitos.The hotel is located in a quiet area, without mosquitos.
- No olvides ponerte repelente para los zancudos antes de ir al río.Don't forget to put on mosquito repellent before going to the river.
- Recomiendo usar un buen repelente para mosquitos durante las excursiones.I recommend using a good mosquito repellent during excursions.
- Estos mosquitos no me dejan en paz, necesito un repelente.These mosquitos won't leave me alone, I need repellent.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are sitting on a patio at night.
- DanielHay demasiados mosquitos aquí.There are too many mosquitos here.
- María¿Puedes usar el repelente?Can you use the repellent?
- DanielSí, voy a buscarlo.Yes, I am going to look for it.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel.Thanks, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
