el insecto
-the insect
See the entry for insecto.

insecto

el insecto(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. insect
Estos animales se alimentan de insectos como las hormigas, los grillos y los saltamontes.These animals feed on insects like ants, crickets, and grasshoppers.
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