parásito

Definitions of parásito
  1. noun
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
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    antonyms:
    hospedador
    an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
    type of:
    forma de vida, organismo, ser, ser vivo
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
  2. noun
    a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
    synonyms: estática, interferencias, parásitos
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    type of:
    algarabía, barullo, bulla, bullicio, disonancia, estruendo, estrépito, guirigay, ruido, trulla
    electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
  3. noun
    a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
    synonyms: sanguijuela
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    type of:
    adherente, partidario, secuaz, seguidor
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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