mosquitoes
word · lemma: mosquito
/məˈskitoʊz/
/məskˈiːtəʊz/
Definition
Small flying insects that bite people and animals to suck blood. They can cause itchy bumps and sometimes spread diseases.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form of 'mosquito.' Used in both everyday and scientific contexts. Often collocates with 'bite,' 'carry diseases,' or 'swarm.' In parts of North America, 'mosquito' is the most common term; 'zancudo' or 'skeeter' are informal or regional variants.
Spanish: mosquitos - zancudosPortuguese (BR): mosquitos - pernilongosPortuguese (PT): mosquitos - melgasChinese (Simplified): 蚊子Chinese (Traditional): 蚊子Hindi: मच्छरArabic: البعوضBengali: মশাRussian: комарыJapanese: 蚊（か）Vietnamese: muỗiKorean: 모기Turkish: sivrisineklerUrdu: مچھرIndonesian: nyamuk
Example Sentences
Mosquitoes bite people at night.
basic
There are many mosquitoes near the river.
basic
Mosquitoes can spread diseases like malaria.
basic
I'm getting eaten alive by mosquitoes out here!
natural
We forgot the spray and now mosquitoes are everywhere.
natural
Some people get more mosquitoes bites than others.
natural