Meaning of Mosquito
a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria.
In simple words: A small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood.
Mosquito in a sentence
- I was awake all night scratching my mosquito bites.
- He swatted the mosquito with a newspaper.
- Stay indoors when mosquitoes are out.
- This strain of mosquito carries malaria and yellow fever.
- fish that feed on mosquito larvae
How to use Mosquito
Use 'mosquito' in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical scientific discussions where a more specific term may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'mosquito' – imagine a tiny mosquito buzzing around you on a hot summer night.
Related words
Opposites of Mosquito
- dragonfly
- bee
- butterfly
Common mistakes with Mosquito
- Confused with 'gnat' or 'fly', thinking they are the same.
- Using the plural incorrectly; the correct form is 'mosquitoes'.
- Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.
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Mosquito in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعوضة
حشرة طائرة صغيرة تلسع الناس والحيوانات لشرب دمائهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মশা
একটি ছোট উড়ন্ত পোকা যা রক্ত পান করার জন্য মানুষ এবং পশুর কামড় দেয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Moskito
Ein kleines fliegendes Insekt, das Menschen und Tiere sticht, um ihr Blut zu trinken.
- SpanishEspañol
Mosquito
Un insecto volador pequeño que pica a personas y animales para beber su sangre.
- Persianفارسی
پشه
حشرهای کوچک و پرنده که به مردم و حیوانات نیش میزند تا خون آنها را بنوشد.
- FrenchFrançais
Moustique
Un petit insecte volant qui pique les gens et les animaux pour boire leur sang.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मच्छर
एक छोटा उड़ने वाला कीड़ा जो लोगों और जानवरों को काटकर उनका खून पीता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Zanzara
Un piccolo insetto volante che punge persone e animali per bere il loro sangue.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mosquito
Um insetinho voador que pica gente e bichos pra beber o sangue deles.
- RussianРусский
Комар
Маленькое летающее насекомое, которое кусает людей и животных, чтобы пить их кровь.
- Urduاردو
مچھر
ایک چھوٹا اڑنے والا کیڑا جو لوگوں اور جانوروں کو کاٹ کر ان کا خون پیتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
蚊子
一种会叮咬人畜并吸血的小飞虫。
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- Insect
- Bug
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Frequently asked questions about Mosquito
What does Mosquito mean?
A small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood.
What is the definition of Mosquito?
a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria.
How do you use Mosquito in a sentence?
I was awake all night scratching my mosquito bites.
Can you give another example of Mosquito?
He swatted the mosquito with a newspaper.
What are synonyms for Mosquito?
Common alternatives include insect, pest, bug.
What is the opposite of Mosquito?
Opposite meanings include dragonfly, bee, butterfly.
What words go with Mosquito?
It commonly pairs with infected, malaria, swarm, swat, kill, attract, fly, be out, buzz, bite, larva, species.
What are common mistakes when using Mosquito?
Confused with 'gnat' or 'fly', thinking they are the same. Using the plural incorrectly; the correct form is 'mosquitoes'. Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.
How do you pronounce Mosquito?
US: /["/məˈskiːtəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/məˈskiːtəʊ//mɒˈskiːtəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mosquito?
Use 'mosquito' in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical scientific discussions where a more specific term may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Mosquito?
"Mosquito" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.
