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“bug bite” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pikaˈðuɾa/

Example

Me salió una picadura en el brazo después de la caminata.

I got a bug bite on my arm after the walk.

Illustration for picadura (bug bite)

How to say “bug bite” in Spanish

“Bug bite” in Spanish is picadura.

Small raised or reddened mark on the skin caused by a bite or sting, usually itchy.

Full entry for picadura: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with picadura

Para calmar la picazón, pon hielo en la picadura.

To soothe the itching, put ice on the bug bite.

Tips for using picadura

  • Spanish uses picadura for the physical wound ('tengo una picadura') while picazón names the itching sensation, and mordedura denotes a bite by a larger animal.

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