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The plural of "mantis" is "mantises" or "mantes."
mantis(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. la mantis religiosa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Mantises are predators that eat other insects and also larger animals.Las mantis religiosas son depredadores que comen otros insectos y también animales más grandes.
c. el mamboretá (M) (Bolivia) (River Plate)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
To me, the mantis is a fascinating insect.Para mí, el mamboretá es un insecto fascinante.
d. la campamocha (F) (Mexico)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
The mantis has large front legs to grasp its prey.La campamocha tiene grandes patas delanteras para sujetar a sus presas.
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