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How do you say "mosquito" in Spanish?

el mosquito

Noun Masculine

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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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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