Pest in spanish
Parásito
pronunciation: pɑɹ̩ɑsitoʊ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: pɑɹ̩ɑsitoʊ part of speech: noun
In gestures
pest1 = animal dañino, plaga.
Example: For example, a rabbit is always a mammal of a particular species and sometimes a pest, a pet, or the basis of a stew.more:
» insect pest = insecto nocivo.
Example: The article 'Nuke 'em! Library pest control' describes tests carried out to determine the effectiveness of microwaves (in the form of a domestic microwave oven) as a means of destroying insect pests in books and other library materials.» pest control = lucha contra los insectos, control de plagas.
Example: The article 'Nuke 'em! Library pest control' describes tests carried out to determine the effectiveness of microwaves (in the form of a domestic microwave oven) as a means of destroying insect pests in books and other library materials.» repel + pests = repeler los insectos.
Example: Chinaberry tree leaves repel pests because they're toxic = Las ojas de la amelia repelen los insectos debido a que son tóxicas.» sex pest = acosador sexual, obseso sexual. [Persona que constantemente molesta a otra con insinuaciones sexuales]
Example: A Brit man had his privates torched, while on holiday in Crete, by a woman who accuses him of being a sex pest.pest2 = molestia, fastidio, incordio, engorro, plasta, pesado, coñazo, murga, tabarra, malasombra, malafollá, pejiguera. [Referido a personas que irritan con su comportamiento]
Example: Library users fall into 4 groups: (1) patrons, who are considerate, grateful and undemanding; (2) 'pests' -- the inconsiderate; (3) 'pirates' who steal, deface and mutilate library property and materials; (4) 'vampires' whose enquiries make excessive demands upon the librarian's time.more:
» be a pest = dar la murga, ser un incordio, ser una molestia, ser un pesado, ser un fastidio, ser un engorro, ser un plasta, ser un coñazo.
Example: My advice to young scientists: be a pest -- ask questions and don't be satisfied with all answers; have the heart of a lion; have the patience of Job; be multi-culturally competent; and the only correct route to success is your own.