noun🔗ShareParásito, sanguijuelaA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.""My brother is such a parasite; he lives at home, never cleans, and expects us to pay for everything." "Mi hermano es un parásito; vive en casa, nunca limpia y espera que paguemos todo.personcharacterattitudesocietymoralnegativehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParásito, aduladorA sycophant or hanger-on."The new student was a parasite, always seeking help from other students for their homework. "El nuevo estudiante era un parásito, siempre buscando ayuda de otros estudiantes para sus tareas.personcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParásitoAn organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism."Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."Los piojos, las pulgas, las garrapatas y los ácaros son parásitos muy extendidos.organismbiologydiseaseecologymedicineanimalplantinsectmicroorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlanta trepadoraA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc."The ivy, a green parasite, was climbing up the old stone wall of the school. "La hiedra, una planta trepadora verde, subía por el viejo muro de piedra de la escuela.plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBardoA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard."In ancient Celtic society, the warrior's prestige was often amplified by the parasite, whose flattering verses ensured lasting fame after every victory feast. "En la antigua sociedad celta, el prestigio del guerrero a menudo era amplificado por el bardo, cuyos versos halagadores aseguraban una fama duradera después de cada festín de la victoria.cultureliteraturemusichistorylanguagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading