nounnounnoun
la chinche
bug
Es un insecto pequeño, con cuerpo plano, que suele tener un olor fuerte y puede molestar a las personas o dañar las plantas.
The Spanish word "chinche" refers to a small insect known as a "bedbug" in English. Bedbugs are parasitic insects that feed on human blood, often causing itchy bites.
Additionally, in some Spanish-speaking regions, "chinche" can also mean a thumbtack or pushpin — a small pin used to attach papers to a board. The meaning depends on the context.
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Veo una chinche en la pared.noun
I see a bug on the wall.
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