How to Say "caterpillar" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “caterpillar” is “gusano” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
larva of a butterfly/moth
Examples
Después de la lluvia, vimos muchos gusanos en el suelo.
After the rain, we saw many worms on the ground.
El gusano de seda es famoso por producir la seda.
The silkworm is famous for producing silk.
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'gusano' ends in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' (the) and masculine adjectives with it, like 'el gusano verde' (the green worm).
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