What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bichos
Example
En el jardín hay muchos bichos. [bichos: noun]
Example
Los niños estaban jugando con los bichos que encontraron en el parque. [bichos: noun]
bugs
Example
I saw a bug crawling on the floor. [bug: noun]
Example
The kids were fascinated by the bugs they found in the backyard. [bugs: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bugs is more commonly used than bichos in everyday English language. Bugs is widely understood and used in various contexts, while bichos is more specific to Latin American Spanish.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bichos and bugs?
While bichos is typically used in informal contexts, bugs can be used in both informal and formal settings, depending on the context and audience.
