Translation of Spanish word "insecto" to English
insecto
/insekˈto/
Meaning
Nouna small animal with six legs, a hard exoskeleton, and multiple limbs.
How to use
Insecto ('insect / bug') is masculine. Repelente de insectos — Insect repellent.
🇬🇧 English
insect
Example
La familia vio un insecto en la casa.
The family saw an insect in the house.
El insecto voló hacia la luz.
The insect flew towards the light.
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- repelente de insectos— insect repellent
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The Spanish word "insecto" means "insect" in English.
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