How to Say "houseflies" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “houseflies” is “moscas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
common type of insect
Examples
Hay demasiadas moscas en la cocina.
There are too many flies in the kitchen.
Las moscas son atraídas por la fruta madura.
Flies are attracted by ripe fruit.
Gender and Plural
Since the singular word 'mosca' is feminine, its plural 'moscas' must also use feminine articles, like 'las moscas' (the flies) or 'unas moscas' (some flies).
Mixing up the Plural
Mistake: “Muchos moscas.”
Correction: Muchas moscas. Remember to match the word 'muchas' (many) to the feminine noun 'moscas'.
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