American cockroach
US /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
UK /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
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cucaracha americana
a large reddish-brown cockroach (Periplaneta americana) that is a common pest in homes and businesses, especially in warm climates
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We found an American cockroach scurrying across the kitchen floor.
Encontramos una cucaracha americana correteando por el suelo de la cocina.
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American cockroaches are known for their ability to fly short distances.
Las cucarachas americanas son conocidas por su capacidad de volar distancias cortas.