beetle

BrE /ˈbiːt(ə)l/ AmE /ˈbit(ə)l/

noun en → es

1 INSECT [singular] B2

a small insect with a hard shell and six legs, that often has wings folded under the shell

escarabajo

Collocations beetle larvae

  • The beetle was crawling across the floor.

    El escarabajo estaba arrastrándose por el suelo.

2 CAR [singular] B2

a small car made by Volkswagen, with a round shape and four doors

vochito (coloquial), escarabajo (Volkswagen)

Collocations beetle car

  • He bought a red beetle for his wife.

    Compró un coche escarabajo rojo para su esposa.