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How do you say "mosquito" in Spanish?
el mosquito
In Spanish, "mosquito" is el mosquito.
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Pronunciation
Mosquito is 'mohs-KEE-toh' with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Mosquito is masculine. The plural is mosquitos.
Example sentence
El mosquito pica mi brazo.
The mosquito bites my arm.
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How to remember el mosquito
Mosquito is the same word in English and Spanish, so it is very easy to remember.
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- sea lion el león marino
- seagull la gaviota
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Questions about el mosquito
How do you say "mosquito" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "mosquito" is el mosquito. It is a noun.
Is el mosquito masculine or feminine?
Mosquito is masculine. The plural is mosquitos.
How is el mosquito used in a sentence?
Use el mosquito as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El mosquito pica mi brazo. (The mosquito bites my arm.).
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