Noun
/mosˈkita/
The word "mosquita" refers to a small insect that belongs to the family of mosquitoes. It is commonly used in a general context in both oral and written Spanish.
Original: No olvides protegerte de las mosquitas cuando vayas a la selva.
Translation: Don’t forget to protect yourself from mosquitoes when you go to the jungle.
Original: Las mosquitas pueden transmitir enfermedades peligrosas como el dengue.
Translation: Mosquitoes can transmit dangerous diseases such as dengue.
Original: A mí no me gustan las mosquitas; siempre me pican.
Translation: I don’t like mosquitoes; they always bite me.
While "mosquita" itself is not commonly used in a variety of idiomatic expressions, a related phrase is "ser una mosquita muerta," which means to appear meek or innocent while potentially having ulterior motives.
Original: No te dejes engañar, ella es una mosquita muerta.
Translation: Don’t be deceived; she is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Original: Aunque parece tímida, es una mosquita muerta que sabe lo que quiere.
Translation: Even though she seems shy, she is a sly one who knows what she wants.
The word "mosquita" originates from the Spanish diminutive of "mosca," which means "fly." The prefix "mosqui-" relates specifically to insects characterized by their slender bodies and long legs, belonging to the order Diptera.
Insecto volador (flying insect)
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