bed bug

• Pequeño insecto parásito que se alimenta de sangre humana o de animales, y que suele infestar colchones, ropa de cama y muebles.

A small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of humans and animals, typically infesting bedding and furniture.

1. Small parasitic insectB1formal

   A small, wingless insect that feeds on the blood of humans and animals, often found in bedding and furniture.

   Chinche de cama

   • The hotel room was infested with bed bugs.
   • Bed bug bites can cause itchy red welts on the skin.
   • We had to call an exterminator to get rid of the bed bugs.

2. Pest problemB1informal

   A common household pest that is difficult to eliminate and causes discomfort.

   Chinche de cama

   • They discovered bed bugs in the mattress after a few nights.
   • Travelers should check hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs.
   • Getting rid of bed bugs often requires professional treatment.