mosquito
Translation
mosquito
Examples
A mosquito bit me on the arm.
A mosquito bit me on the arm.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mosquito A mosquito bit me on the arm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gnat, midge
Etymology
From Spanish for 'little fly', from 'mosca' (fly) + '-ito' (diminutive suffix).
Memory Tips
The 'zz' sound in mosquito can remind you of the buzzing sound a mosquito makes.