moth

S2 W2

BrE /mɒθ/ AmE /moʊθ/

noun en → es

1 INSECT [singular] A2

a small insect with wings that flies at night and is attracted to light

polilla, mariposa nocturna

Collocations moth trap · moth-proofed clothes

  • The moth was attracted to the light.

    La polilla se sintió atraída por la luz.

2 ART [singular] B1

a small, usually oval picture or design that is printed on cloth and sewn onto clothing as decoration

gabardina, parche de tela

Collocations moth embroidery · moth patch

  • She sewed a moth onto her jacket.

    Ella cosió un parche de tela en su chaqueta.