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"Fly (insect)" in Spanish: mosca
la mosca
A fly is la mosca (MOHS-kah). It is feminine. Plural is las moscas. Do not confuse mosca with mosquito.
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How to pronounce mosca
Say it
MOHS-kah
/ˈmoska/
MOHS-kah. Stress MOHS. Soft c as k. Say mosca short and clear.
"Fly (insect)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mosca | the fly Default insect sense. | Default insect sense. |
| las moscas | the flies Plural. | Plural. |
| una mosca | a fly Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| matar la mosca | to kill the fly Everyday annoyance. | Everyday annoyance. |
How to use mosca in real life
- 1In the kitchen
Hay una mosca en la fruta.
There is a fly on the fruit.
Una mosca.
- 2At a café
La mosca entra por la ventana.
The fly comes in through the window.
La mosca.
- 3Cleaning
Espanto las moscas del plato.
I shoo the flies off the plate.
Moscas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with mosca
Incorrect: El mosca es negra.
Correct: La mosca es negra.
Mosca is feminine: la mosca.
Incorrect: Vi un mosca.
Correct: Vi una mosca.
Use una with mosca.
Good to know
Good to knowKitchen talk often mentions la mosca near food. Cover plates outdoors. Mosca is the small fly; mosquito is different.
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Eating outdoors
ChatPal
Hay una mosca en tu vaso.
There's a fly in your glass.
You
Uy. Cambio el vaso. ¡Fuera, mosca!
Ugh. I'll change the glass. Out, fly!
ChatPal
Cubramos la comida.
Let's cover the food.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fly (insect)" in Spanish
Is mosca feminine?
Yes: la mosca, las moscas.
Mosca or mosquito?
Mosca is a fly; mosquito bites more.
How do you pronounce mosca?
MOHS-kah with stress on MOHS.
What is the plural?
Las moscas.
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