Noun
/t͡ʃiˈt͡ʃa.ra/
The term "chicharra" predominantly refers to a variety of cicada species, insects known for their distinctive sound, especially during warm months. In different Spanish-speaking regions, "chicharra" can colloquially denote other insects or even the noise they produce. The term is fairly common in both oral and written contexts, often emerging in conversations about nature, agriculture, or even music.
Las chicharras cantan todo el verano.
The cicadas sing all summer long.
Cuando escuchas una chicharra, sabes que el calor está aquí.
When you hear a cicada, you know the heat is here.
La chicharra es un símbolo del verano en muchos países.
The cicada is a symbol of summer in many countries.
While "chicharra" is less frequently found in idiomatic expressions compared to some other Spanish words, it is often used in a few specific phrases or allusions related to music or sounds of nature.
Esa niña está como una chicharra, no para de hablar.
That girl is like a cicada, she doesn’t stop talking.
El despertador sonó como una chicharra esta mañana.
The alarm clock sounded like a cicada this morning.
En la fiesta, todos bailaban al son de la chicharra.
At the party, everyone danced to the sound of the cicada.
The word "chicharra" traces its roots to the Latin "cicada," which also directly refers to the cicada insect. The evolution of the term reflects the sound these insects produce, which has been a part of cultural symbolism in many regions for centuries.
Synonyms: - Cicada - Chicharra (in some contexts, may refer to similar insects)
Antonyms: - No direct antonyms exist for "chicharra," as it is a specific term describing a type of insect. However, in indirect terms, one might refer to silence, as cicadas are known for their loud sounds.