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/ˈbitʃo/

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Translation

bug, creature, critter

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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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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 6: bicho, impedir, alienígena and 7 more words.