Pronunciation: /əˈkɛroʊ/

Definitions of acaro-

noun a type of mite belonging to the Acariformes order, commonly found in dust and causing allergic reactions in humans

Example Sentences

A1 El acaro es un pequeño insecto que vive en el polvo.

A2 Los acaros pueden causar alergias en algunas personas.

B1 Es importante mantener la limpieza en casa para evitar la proliferación de acaros.

B2 Los acaros del polvo pueden ser difíciles de eliminar por completo.

C1 La investigación científica ha demostrado la presencia de acaros en casi todos los hogares.

C2 La biología de los acaros es un campo de estudio complejo y fascinante.

Examples of acaro- in a Sentence

formal Acaro- is a prefix used in scientific terminology to refer to small arachnids.

informal I heard that acaro- is a type of tiny bug that can infest your house.

slang Don't worry about those acaro- critters, they're harmless.

figurative The corruption in the government was like an acaro- slowly spreading and infecting every aspect of society.

Grammatical Forms of acaro-

past tense

acarried

plural

acaros

comparative

more acaro

superlative

most acaro

present tense

acaros

future tense

will acaro

perfect tense

have acaroed

continuous tense

is acaroing

singular

acaro

positive degree

acaro

infinitive

to acaro

gerund

acaroing

participle

acaroed

Origin and Evolution of acaro-

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acaro-' originated from the Greek word 'akari' meaning mite or tick.
Evolution of the word: The usage of 'acaro-' has expanded to refer to various types of mites and ticks, and it is commonly used in scientific terminology related to these arachnids.