🇬🇧🇪🇸 ladybug - mariquita : English Lesson

Meaning of "ladybug" ("mariquita"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A ladybug is a tiny, round insect that is usually red or orange with black spots. It has six little legs, two delicate wings, and is often considered a sign of good luck when it lands on you. Ladybugs are helpful because they eat plant-eating bugs, like aphids, which helps protect gardens.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

A ladybug landed on my nose, and now I think I’m officially the luckiest person alive.

A ladybug flew into my juice, so I guess even bugs need a refreshing break.

I found a ladybug in winter—either it’s very lost or it’s the toughest bug ever.

My dad calls them “ladybirds,” but I’ve never seen one chirp or build a nest.

My friend tried to train a ladybug like a pet, but it ignored all his commands.

Anna found a tiny red ladybug on her sleeve, its black spots bright in sun. She watched the ladybug, the small ladybug, climb to her finger, heart quick with joy. The ladybug rested, then flew to the window and landed on a green leaf. A neighbor laughed, "A ladybug brings luck." Anna smiled.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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