beetles
word · lemma: beetle
Definition
Beetles are a type of insect with hard, shell-like wing covers and six legs. There are many different kinds, and they are found around the world.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural form; refers to more than one 'beetle.' Used in scientific, educational, and general contexts. Remember 'beetle' is different from 'bug' (not all bugs are beetles). Some 'beetles' are known by specific names, such as 'ladybugs.'
Spanish: escarabajosPortuguese (BR): besourosPortuguese (PT): escaravelhosChinese (Simplified): 甲虫Chinese (Traditional): 甲蟲Hindi: भृंगArabic: خنافسBengali: ভৃঙ্গ - গুবরে পোকাRussian: жукиJapanese: カブトムシ - コガネムシVietnamese: bọ cánh cứngKorean: 딱정벌레Turkish: böcekler (tırnaklı böcekler)Urdu: بھونرےIndonesian: kumbang
Example Sentences
I saw three beetles on the tree.
basic
Beetles have hard shells.
basic
Some beetles can fly.
basic
Kids love collecting colorful beetles after the rain.
natural
At night, the garden was full of glowing beetles.
natural
Farmers often worry when beetles attack their crops.
natural