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mosquita means goody two-shoes — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 7, 2026

😆 Funny Words

mosquita

noun • /[mos-KEE-ta]/

goody two-shoes

Example:

Parece mosquita muerta.

She seems like a goody two-shoes.

🧠 What does mosquita mean?

The word 'mosquita' literally means 'little fly'. However, it is almost exclusively used in the idiomatic expression 'mosquita muerta', which translates literally to 'dead little fly'. This term describes a person who presents a facade of being innocent, shy, and harmless, but who is actually cunning, manipulative, or has a hidden agenda. The phrase captures the contrast between a seemingly innocuous appearance and a deceitful or calculating nature.

📚 Extra examples

  • No te fíes de ella; parece tímida, pero en realidad es una mosquita muerta.
    Don't trust her; she seems shy, but she's actually a wolf in sheep's clothing.
  • Se hace la mosquita muerta para conseguir todo lo que quiere de sus padres.
    She plays the innocent to get everything she wants from her parents.
  • Al principio todos pensaban que era un santo, pero resultó ser un mosquito muerto.
    At first everyone thought he was a saint, but he turned out to be a goody two-shoes (with a hidden agenda).
  • Ten cuidado con ese compañero de trabajo, es un mosquita muerta y podría robarte las ideas.
    Be careful with that coworker, he's deceptively harmless and could steal your ideas.

💡 Did You Know?

The imagery of 'mosquita muerta' (dead little fly) is key to its meaning. A dead fly is perceived as completely harmless, inert, and insignificant. This creates a powerful metaphor for someone who appears that way on the surface but is, in reality, far from harmless.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "mosquita"

Synonyms: hipócrita, falso/a, lobo con piel de cordero, santurrón/santurrona
Opposites: honesto/a, sincero/a, transparente, franco/a

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'goody two-shoes' in Spanish?
A common equivalent is 'mosquita muerta'. While 'goody two-shoes' can simply mean someone who is overly virtuous, 'mosquita muerta' specifically carries a negative connotation of being deceptively innocent or hypocritical.
How do you pronounce 'mosquita' in Spanish?
The word is pronounced 'mohs-KEE-tah'. The full, common expression 'mosquita muerta' is pronounced 'mohs-KEE-tah MWEHR-tah'.
How do you use 'mosquita' in a sentence?
It's used within the phrase 'ser un/una mosquita muerta' or 'hacerse el/la mosquita muerta'. For example: 'Ella se hace la mosquita muerta para no meterse en problemas.' (She plays innocent so she doesn't get into trouble.)
What is the English translation of 'mosquita'?
Literally, 'mosquita' is 'little fly'. In the idiom 'mosquita muerta', it refers to a concept like 'goody two-shoes', 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', or someone who is deceptively meek.
Does 'mosquita' change for gender or number?
Yes, the entire expression changes. For a female, it's 'mosquita muerta' (singular) or 'mosquitas muertas' (plural). For a male, it becomes 'mosquito muerto' (singular) or 'mosquitos muertos' (plural).
Is 'mosquita' common in everyday Spanish?
The full expression 'mosquita muerta' is a very common and widely understood colloquialism in both Spain and Latin America.
Does 'mosquita' have slang or double meanings?
The word 'mosquita' by itself simply means 'little fly'. The entire meaning and negative connotation come from the fixed idiomatic phrase 'mosquita muerta'. The phrase itself does not have other slang meanings.
Is 'mosquita' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the expression 'mosquita muerta' is used consistently across most of the Spanish-speaking world to describe a person who feigns innocence.

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