maggot in Portuguese
maggot in Portuguese is larva, verme, capricho — maggot means the soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.
maggot in Portuguese
larva
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]
verme
(slang, derogatory) A worthless person. [from 17th c.]
capricho
(archaic, or, dialect) A whimsy or fancy. [from 17th c.]
What does "maggot" mean?
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noun The soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.
"Anglers keep a tub of maggots as fishing bait."
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maggot in a sentence
- Anglers keep a tub of maggots as fishing bait.
- The rubbish had been left out so long that maggots had gotten into it.
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What is "maggot" in Portuguese?
"maggot" in Portuguese is larva, verme, capricho. maggot means: The soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.
How do you use "maggot" in a sentence?
Example: "Anglers keep a tub of maggots as fishing bait." In Portuguese, "maggot" is larva, verme, capricho.
Are there other ways to say "maggot" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "maggot": larva, verme, capricho.
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