Insekto

insectnoun

Alternative meanings

A small animal, usually with six legs, a body divided into parts, and in many cases wings. It includes flies, ants, mosquitoes, bees, butterflies, and others.

Pronunciation

in-SEK-toh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from insect. It is used in everyday, educational, and scientific contexts.

Variants or conjugations

insect; small animals; animal

Related words and expressions

mosquito; ant; fly; bee; butterfly; animal; nature

Meaning and usage notes

Insekto is the direct form for insect. For animal in general, use mananap; for specific insects, use each specific name.