mosquito

mos-KEE-toh/mosˈkito/

“mosquito” means “mosquito” in Spanish (The small biting insect).

mosquito

Also: gnat

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Latin America

A colorful illustration of a single mosquito with thin wings and long legs, resting on a green leaf.

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Hay un mosquito en mi habitación y no puedo dormir.

There is a mosquito in my room and I can't sleep.

Ponte repelente para que no te pique ningún mosquito.

Put on repellent so no mosquito bites you.

Las picaduras de mosquito me dan mucha picazón.

Mosquito bites make me very itchy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

zancudo (long-legged mosquito)

Common Collocations

picadura de mosquito – mosquito bite
repelente de mosquitos – mosquito repellent
red contra mosquitos – mosquito net

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mosquito" in Spanish:

gnat→mosquito→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mosquito

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How do you say 'mosquito bite' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼

mosca(fly) — Noun

mosquitero(mosquito net) — Noun

mosquita(little fly) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

poquito bonito grito

📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'mosca' (fly) combined with the 'ito' ending, which is used to show that something is small. So, it literally means 'little fly'.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mosquitoEnglish: mosquito

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the English word 'mosquito' the same as the Spanish one?

Yes! English borrowed the word directly from Spanish. It literally means 'little fly'.

What verb should I use if a mosquito 'bites' me?

Use the verb 'picar'. For example: 'Me picó un mosquito'.

What is a 'mosquitero'?

A 'mosquitero' is a mosquito net used over beds or windows to keep the insects out.