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How do you say "insect" in Spanish?
el insecto
In Spanish, "insect" is el insecto.
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Pronunciation
Insecto is 'een-SEK-toh' with stress on the middle syllable.
Grammar notes
Insecto is masculine. The plural is insectos.
Example sentence
El insecto tiene seis patas.
The insect has six legs.
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How to remember el insecto
Insecto is almost the same as English insect, so it is very easy to remember.
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Questions about el insecto
How do you say "insect" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "insect" is el insecto. It is a noun.
Is el insecto masculine or feminine?
Insecto is masculine. The plural is insectos.
How is el insecto used in a sentence?
Use el insecto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El insecto tiene seis patas. (The insect has six legs.).
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