insect

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BrE /ˈɪn.sɛkt/ AmE /ˈɪn.sɛkt/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL A2

a small creature with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings, such as a bee, fly, or butterfly

insecto

  • an insect

Collocations pest insects · flying insects

  • The garden is full of beautiful butterflies and other insects.

    El jardín está lleno de hermosas mariposas y otros insectos.

2 BUG B1

a small creature that is often considered a pest, such as an ant or mosquito

insecto, bicho

  • an insect

Collocations pest insects · household insects

  • The house was infested with insects.

    La casa estaba llena de insectos.