beetle
word
/ˈbitəɫ/
/bˈiːtəl/
Definition
A beetle is a type of insect with hard wing cases that cover its wings. There are many different species of beetle, and they can be found almost everywhere in the world.
Usage & Nuances
'Beetle' is always a noun. Common collocations include 'dung beetle', 'lady beetle', and 'beetle collection'. Do not confuse with 'bug', which is a more general term for any small insect.
Spanish: escarabajoPortuguese (BR): besouroPortuguese (PT): escaravelhoChinese (Simplified): 甲虫Chinese (Traditional): 甲蟲Hindi: भृंग (भिनगा)Arabic: جُعَلBengali: পোকা (গুবরে) - বিটলRussian: жукJapanese: カブトムシ - コガネムシVietnamese: bọ cánh cứngKorean: 딱정벌레Turkish: böcek (kabuklu)Urdu: بھونراIndonesian: kumbang
Example Sentences
A beetle crawled across the table.
basic
The beetle is black and shiny.
basic
He found a small green beetle in the garden.
basic
Did you know some beetles can glow in the dark?
natural
My brother collects rare beetles from all over the world.
natural
I thought it was a piece of dirt, but it was actually a beetle!
natural