Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
mosquitero
Pronunciation
IPA/moskiˈteɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwarbler
Example
El mosquitero cantó en el árbol.
The warbler sang in the tree.
More examples
El mosquitero atrapó un insecto al vuelo.
The warbler caught an insect on the wing.
Core concept
Small, active insectivorous songbird that flits among branches and picks insects from leaves.
Common phrases
pájaro mosquitero
insectivorous warbler
ver un mosquitero
see an insectivorous warbler
Similar words
pájaro: Feathered animal with wings that flies and perches on branches.
mosquitera: Net or cloth hung over beds or doorways to keep mosquitoes out while sleeping.
papamoscas: Small bird that catches flying insects in midair with quick snatches.
Definition in Spanish
Ave pequeña que se alimenta de insectos y suele moverse entre ramas y hojas; nombre común aplicado a varias especies insectívoras.
Word origin
From Spanish mosquito plus the suffix -ero meaning 'one associated with', originally 'insect catcher' and applied to small insectivorous birds.
Usage tips
- The word mosquitero can also mean a mosquito net in everyday Spanish, so references to the bird often include ave or a species name to avoid ambiguity.
Other meanings
- leaf warblernoun
- mosquito netnoun
Related words
- mosquiteramosquito netnoun