mosquito
Translation
mosquito
Examples
A mosquito bit me on the arm.
A mosquito bit me on the arm.
We used a net to keep mosquitoes away.
We used a net to keep mosquitoes away.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) mosquito a small flying insect A mosquito is a small flying insect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gnat, midge, fly
Etymology
From Spanish 'mosquito', meaning 'little fly', a diminutive of 'mosca' (fly).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mini fly' that bites. The '-ito' ending in Spanish means 'small'.