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mosquito

English translation of mosquito

mosquito

The Spanish word 'mosquito' translates to 'mosquito' in English. It is used to describe a small flying insect that feeds on the blood of humans and animals. These insects are usually active during the nighttime or in dark places. They are considered pests because some types of mosquitoes are carriers of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and zika virus.


Example sentences using: mosquito

Este repelente es para mosquitos.

English translation of Este repelente es para mosquitos.

This repellent is for mosquitoes.

This sentence is describing a repellent that is specifically designed to repel mosquitoes.

Hay un mosquito en la habitación.

English translation of Hay un mosquito en la habitación.

There is a mosquito in the room.

This sentence is informing someone that a mosquito is present in the room.

El mosquito es un insecto.

English translation of El mosquito es un insecto.

The mosquito is an insect.

This sentence is stating the fact that a mosquito is classified as an insect.

El mosquito me picó.

English translation of El mosquito me picó.

The mosquito bit me.

This sentence is describing a situation where the speaker was bitten by a mosquito.

No me gusta el zumbido del mosquito.

English translation of No me gusta el zumbido del mosquito.

I do not like the buzz of the mosquito.

This sentence is expressing the speaker's dislike for the sound a mosquito makes.

El mosquito transmite enfermedades.

English translation of El mosquito transmite enfermedades.

The mosquito transmits diseases.

This sentence is stating the fact that mosquitoes can carry and transmit diseases.

El mosquito es un vector de malaria.

English translation of El mosquito es un vector de malaria.

The mosquito is a vector of malaria.

This sentence is stating the fact that mosquitoes can carry and transmit malaria.

Maté a un mosquito.

English translation of Maté a un mosquito.

I killed a mosquito.

This sentence is telling someone that the speaker killed a mosquito.

El tamaño del mosquito varía.

English translation of El tamaño del mosquito varía.

The size of the mosquito varies.

This sentence is saying that not all mosquitoes are the same size, and their size can vary.

El mosquito hembra pica.

English translation of El mosquito hembra pica.

The female mosquito bites.

This sentence describes the fact that it is the female mosquito that bites and feeds on blood.

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