Fly in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'fly' is 'mosca', pronounced MOHS-kah (IPA: /ˈmoska/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: moscas).
Pronunciation: MOHS-kah
| Spanish | mosca |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MOHS-kah · /ˈmoska/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | moscas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'mosca'
- Una mosca entró por la ventana abierta.
A fly came in through the open window. - ¿Puedes cerrar la puerta? Están entrando moscas.
Can you close the door? Flies are coming in. - El camarero espantó las moscas de la mesa de la terraza.
The waiter shooed the flies away from the table on the terrace. - En verano hay que tapar la comida porque las moscas aparecen en cuanto te descuidas.
In summer you have to cover the food because flies appear the moment you let your guard down.
Common Phrases with 'mosca'
- por si las moscas
just in case - no se oía ni una mosca
you could hear a pin drop (not even a fly was heard) - ¿qué mosca te picó?
what's gotten into you? (what fly bit you?)
How to Use 'mosca'
'Mosca' is the insect; the verb 'to fly' is 'volar', a completely unrelated word. A mosquito is literally 'little fly' (mosca + -ito). 'Estar mosca' colloquially means to be suspicious or annoyed.
Regional note: In Mexico, 'irse de mosca' means to hitch a free ride; in Spain, 'estar mosqueado' (from mosca) means to be annoyed or suspicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Fly' in Spanish is 'mosca', pronounced MOHS-kah.
It is spelled m-o-s-c-a.
'Mosca' is feminine: you say 'la mosca'.
The plural of 'mosca' is 'moscas'.
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