el
masculine
/ˈbitʃo/
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Translation
bug, creature, critter
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, most often traced to Latin bestius, a variant of bestia ('beast'). The sense narrowed over time to small animals and insects.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bestius
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralbichos
Examples
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There was an enormous bug on the kitchen wall.
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I do not know what creature this is that is walking around the garden.
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A bug bit me during the walk through the countryside.
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The boy was collecting critters among the leaves.
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Careful, there is a bug on your shoulder!
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