gusano
/ɡuˈsano/masculine
In Spanish, the English phrase 'worm' is translated as gusano. Wiktionary also lists lombriz.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gusano | /ɡuˈsano/ | masculine |
| lombriz | /lomˈbɾiθ/ /lomˈbɾis/ |
feminine |
It is a broad term that can describe anything from larvae to various types of parasites.
Which one should you use?
gusano is the general term for any worm-like creature, including larvae or parasites. In contrast, lombriz is a more specific term that refers to an earthworm.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine gusano is gusanos. The plural form of the feminine lombriz is lombrices.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡuˈsano/
Did you know?
- In certain political contexts, particularly in Cuba, the word gusano is a sharp insult used to describe someone seen as a counter-revolutionary or a traitor to the state.
- While gusano usually refers to a worm, it is also the common word for a caterpillar in many Spanish speaking regions.
- In a culinary context, some regions use gusanos to refer to specific edible larvae, which are considered delicacies.
Examples in context
- Se retuerce como un gusano.It wriggles like a worm.This sentence is useful for describing the movement of a gusano.Tatoeba #10078983 by manufrutos, translation #10070160 by AlanF_US
- Puedes sentir el gusano como un hilo doloroso bajo la piel.You can feel the worm as a painful strand under the skin.This sentence is useful for describing a gusano as a sensation under the skin.Tatoeba #5034465 by albrusgher, translation #871985 by corvard
- Me comí media manzana antes de darme cuenta de que había un gusano dentro.I ate half the apple before I noticed there was a worm in it.This sentence is useful for describing finding a gusano inside fruit.Tatoeba #1831922 by Shishir, translation #1830613 by CK
- El agricultor encontró gusanos en su huerto.The farmer found worms in his vegetable garden.
- El naturalista estudió las lombrices de tierra en el laboratorio.The naturalist studied earthworms in the laboratory.
- Voy a pescar con lombrices de tierra.I'm going fishing with earthworms.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A gardener is showing a child what they found in the soil.
- MaríaMira este gusano en la tierra.Look at this worm in the dirt.
- JavierEs un gusano muy pequeño, María.It is a very small worm, María.
- MaríaSí, el gusano ayuda al jardín.Yes, the worm helps the garden.
- JavierEntonces el gusano es bueno.Then the worm is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “worm” translations and entries gusano, lombriz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
