English–Spanish

“insect” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoinsecto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbitʃo/

Example

Hay muchos bichos en el jardín.

There are many insects in the garden.

Illustration for bicho (insect)

How to say “insect” in Spanish

“Insect” in Spanish is bicho.

Small bothersome creature.

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

Example sentences with bicho

Encontré un bicho en la cama.

I found an insect in the bed.

Tips for using bicho

  • Common in everyday speech for insects and for people seen as pests, so expect regional variation and avoid it in formal situations.

Other Spanish words for “insect”

No me gustan los insectos en la casa.

I don't like insects in the house.

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