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"Mosquito" in Spanish: mosquito
el mosquito
Note: Mexico: el zancudo
A mosquito is el mosquito (mohs-KEE-toh). It is masculine. In Mexico people often say el zancudo. Plural is los mosquitos.
At night
Un mosquito me despertó.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mosquito
Say it
mohs-KEE-toh
/mosˈkito/
mohs-KEE-toh. Stress KEE. Clear s. Say mosquito the Spanish way.
"Mosquito" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mosquito | the mosquito Wide Latin American use. | Wide Latin American use. |
| el zancudo | the mosquito Common in Mexico. | Common in Mexico. |
| los mosquitos | the mosquitoes Plural. | Plural. |
| la picadura de mosquito | the mosquito bite Itching and first aid. | Itching and first aid. |
How to use mosquito in real life
- 1At night
Un mosquito me despertó.
A mosquito woke me up.
Un mosquito.
- 2Travel
Hay muchos mosquitos cerca del río.
There are many mosquitoes near the river.
Mosquitos plural.
- 3Pharmacy
Busco algo para picaduras de mosquito.
I'm looking for something for mosquito bites.
De mosquito.
Mistakes English speakers make with mosquito
Incorrect: La mosquito es pequeño.
Correct: El mosquito es pequeño.
Mosquito is masculine: el mosquito.
Incorrect: Me picó una mosquito.
Correct: Me picó un mosquito.
Use un with mosquito.
Good to know
Warm nights bring mosquitos near water. In Mexico zancudo is common. Screens and repellent help against el mosquito.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Evening on a patio
ChatPal
¿Te picó un mosquito?
Did a mosquito bite you?
You
Sí. Ese mosquito no para.
Yes. That mosquito won't stop.
ChatPal
Enciendo el ventilador.
I'll turn on the fan.
You
Gracias. Traigo repelente.
Thanks. I'll bring repellent.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mosquito" in Spanish
Is mosquito masculine?
Yes: el mosquito, los mosquitos.
What is zancudo?
Mexico often says zancudo for mosquito.
How do you pronounce mosquito?
mohs-KEE-toh with stress on KEE.
How do I say mosquito bite?
Picadura de mosquito.
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