moth in Portuguese
moth in Portuguese is mariposa, traça — moth means a flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.
moth in Portuguese
mariposa
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
traça
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
What does "moth" mean?
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noun A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.
"A moth kept circling the porch light."
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moth in a sentence
- A moth kept circling the porch light.
- Moths had eaten holes in his old wool sweater.
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What is "moth" in Portuguese?
"moth" in Portuguese is mariposa, traça. moth means: A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.
How do you use "moth" in a sentence?
Example: "A moth kept circling the porch light." In Portuguese, "moth" is mariposa, traça.
Are there other ways to say "moth" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "moth": mariposa, traça.
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