What is the Spanish word for "insect"?

Learn how to say "insect" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

insect

Spanish

insecto

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Examples of how to use "insect" in Spanish

English
What is that strange insect on the wall?
Spanish
¿Qué es ese insecto extraño en la pared?
English
An insect landed softly on my sleeve.
Spanish
Un insecto se posó suavemente en mi manga.
English
That insect makes a buzzing sound.
Spanish
Ese insecto hace un zumbido.
English
I carefully observed the tiny insect.
Spanish
Observé cuidadosamente el insecto diminuto.
English
Is this colorful insect poisonous?
Spanish
¿Es venenoso este insecto colorido?

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