parasite

• Sustantivo que designa un organismo que vive sobre o dentro de un huésped y se alimenta a expensas de él, o una persona que explota a otros para beneficio propio.

A noun referring to an organism that lives on or inside a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense, or a person who exploits others for personal gain.

1. Biological organismB1formalscientific

   An organism that lives on or inside a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense without providing any benefit.

   organismo parásito

   • Tapeworms are a common type of intestinal parasite.
   • The plant is a parasite that attaches itself to tree roots.
   • Many parasites have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts.

   Antónimoshost

2. Exploitative personB2informal

   A person who exploits the hospitality or generosity of others for personal gain without reciprocating.

   Persona que se aprovecha de otros

   • He's a parasite who never pays for anything and always crashes at friends' houses.
   • She realized her so-called friend was just a parasite taking advantage of her kindness.
   • The wealthy heir was surrounded by parasites hoping to benefit from his fortune.

   Sinónimosbloodsuckercadgerfreeloaderleechmoocherscroungerspongeruser

   Antónimosbenefactorcontributorprovidersupporter