termitas
/teɾmitas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "termites" is termitas.
Termitas refers to small insects that eat wood and can damage buildings.
How does it change in a sentence?
Termitas is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as termitas grandes (large termites).
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾmitas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, termitas are colloquially called comepalos, which literally means 'stick eaters'.
- In a figurative sense, the idea of something being eaten by termitas can be used in Spanish literature to describe slow, invisible decay or corruption within an institution.
- While termitas refers to the insects, the term termitero describes the massive, tower-like mounds they build, which are iconic landmarks in certain Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Las termitas comen madera.Termites eat wood.This sentence shows the relationship between termitas and wood.Tatoeba #509757 by Shishir, translation #479961 by kblakes
- Las termitas destruyen las casas.Termites are destroying the houses.This sentence describes the destructive impact of termitas on houses.Tatoeba #1585386 by marcelostockle, translation #1585394 by Espi
- La comida principal del cerdo hormiguero son las termitas.The aardvark's principal food is termites.This sentence identifies termitas as a food source for the aardvark.Tatoeba #7094929 by Eremon, translation #5444759 by Adelpa
- Los científicos están investigando las termitas en la selva amazónica.Scientists are studying termites in the Amazon rainforest.
- El daño causado por las termitas en los edificios es alarmante.The damage caused by termites in buildings is alarming.
- Las hormigas blancas están dañando los postes eléctricos del vecindario.The termites are damaging the electric poles in the neighborhood.
- Las termitas están dañando los cimientos de la casa.The termites are damaging the foundation of the house.
- Las hormigas blancas han infestado la madera del cobertizo.The termites have infested the wood of the shed.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are inspecting a wooden deck in the backyard.
- SofíaDaniel, creo que hay termitas en la cerca.Daniel, I think there are termites in the fence.
- DanielEs verdad, estas termitas son un problema.It's true, these termites are a problem.
- SofíaDebemos llamar a un experto para eliminarlas.We should call an expert to get rid of them.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía, es muy urgente.You're right, Sofía, it is very urgent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
