| in English | in Spanish | S |
|---|---|---|
| insect | insecto |
Spanish Sentences with the Word “Insect”
| Spanish sentence with “insecto” | English translation for insecto | S |
|---|---|---|
|
En la tierra hay mas plantas que insectos. |
In the earth there are more plants than insects. |
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Origin
Derived from Latin “insectum” (insect)
6 months ago
Pronunciation
Normal speech: een-SEK-toh
IPA: /inˈsekto/
8 months ago
insecto info.
Tips to remember:
– The word ‘insecto’ closely resembles the English word “insect,” both in spelling and pronunciation. Remember that adding an -o at the end of many English words can give you the Spanish equivalent.
– Visualize an insect while saying ‘insecto’ to create a mental association between the word and its meaning.
Explanations:
– ‘Insecto’ is a masculine noun in Spanish.
– It refers to a small arthropod animal with a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.
Other words that mean the same thing:
– ***** (colloquial term for a bug or insect in Spanish, can also mean ‘creature’ or ‘critter.’)
Alternate meanings/slang:
– Although not commonly used as slang, in some contexts ‘*****’ as a diminutive form (bichito) can be a term of endearment for something small and usually not harmful or even cute.
Examples of sentences:
– Los insectos son esenciales para el equilibrio ecológico.
(Translation: Insects are essential for ecological balance.)
– Este insecto tiene colores muy vivos.
(Translation: This insect has very bright colors.)
– Durante el verano, hay muchos insectos en el jardín.
(Translation: During summer, there are many insects in the garden.)
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Memorization tip
This is one of the easier ones to memorize. All you have to do is add an “o” or remove it to switch the language.
8 months ago
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Synonyms
***** (bug), artrópodo (arthropod), bichito (little insect)
6 months ago