cockroach

• Substantivo que designa qualquer um dos numerosos insetos predominantemente noturnos, alguns dos quais são pragas domésticas.

A noun referring to any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects, some of which are domestic pests.

1. Nocturnal insect pestB1formal

   Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects, some of which are domestic pests.

   Inseto noturno praga

   • A cockroach scurried across the kitchen floor when the light was turned on.
   • The apartment had a severe cockroach infestation that required professional treatment.
   • Cockroaches are known for their ability to survive in harsh conditions.

   Sinônimosblackbeetleroach