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parasite

/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/

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noun

Parásito, sanguijuela

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.

Examples :

""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.

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noun

Parásito, adulador

A sycophant or hanger-on.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Parásito

Examples :

"Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."

Los piojos, las pulgas, las garrapatas y los ácaros son parásitos muy extendidos.

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noun

Planta trepadora

A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Bardo

A retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard.

Examples :

"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.

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