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moth in Spanish

moth in Spanish is polilla, taraza, mariposa nocturna — moth means a flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.

moth in Spanish

polilla
noun
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.
taraza
noun
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.
mariposa nocturna
noun
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?

  1. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "moth" in Spanish?

"moth" in Spanish is polilla, taraza, mariposa nocturna. 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 Spanish, "moth" is polilla, taraza, mariposa nocturna.

Are there other ways to say "moth" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "moth": polilla, taraza, mariposa nocturna.

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