Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mosquito" in Portuguese: mosquito
o mosquito
Note: also: o pernilongo
Mosquito in Portuguese is o mosquito. Many Brazilians also say pernilongo for the same pest.
Night
Um mosquito não me deixa dormir.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mosquito
Say it
mos-KEE-too
/mosq.ˈui.tu/
mos-KEE-too
"Mosquito" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o mosquito | the mosquito Default. | Default. |
| o pernilongo | mosquito (alt.) Very common Brazil. | Very common Brazil. |
| picada de mosquito | mosquito bite Health. | Health. |
| repelente de mosquito | mosquito repellent Prevention. | Prevention. |
How to use mosquito in real life
- 1Night
Um mosquito não me deixa dormir.
A mosquito won’t let me sleep.
Night pest.
- 2Park
Passei repelente por causa do mosquito.
I put on repellent because of the mosquito.
Prevention.
- 3Itch
Essa picada de mosquito coça demais.
This mosquito bite itches a lot.
Picada de mosquito.
Mistakes English speakers make with mosquito
Incorrect: A mosquito entrou no quarto.
Correct: O mosquito entrou no quarto.
Mosquito is masculine.
Incorrect: Matei um mosquitoe.
Correct: Matei um mosquito.
No extra -e; mosquito is the word.
Good to know
Mosquito and pernilongo both mean the buzzing bitey insect in Brazil — region and family decide which you hear more. Screens, fans, and repellent are everyday defenses.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Camping prep
ChatPal
Levou repelente contra mosquito?
Did you bring mosquito repellent?
You
Levei. Ontem um mosquito me acordou.
I did. Yesterday a mosquito woke me up.
ChatPal
Boa. Rede também ajuda.
Good. A net helps too.
You
Já pendurei a rede.
I already hung the net.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mosquito" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o mosquito.
Pernilongo?
Another common Brazilian word for mosquito.
Bite?
Picada de mosquito.
Repellent?
Repelente (de mosquito).
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