pinacate

el pinacate(
pee
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nah
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kah
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teh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (animal)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. stink beetle
Cuando estuve en México me picó un pinacate.When I was in Mexico, I was bitten by a stink beetle.
b. pinacate beetle
Me sorprendió la peste que emiten unos insectos tan pequeños como los pinacates.I was surprised by the stench given off by such small insects as pinacate beetles.
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