louse

US /laʊs/
UK /laʊs/
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1.

piojo

a small, wingless, parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds

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The dog was scratching because it had a louse.
El perro se rascaba porque tenía un piojo.
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Head lice are common among schoolchildren.
Los piojos de la cabeza son comunes entre los escolares.
2.

canalla, sinvergüenza

a contemptible or unpleasant person

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He's a real louse for cheating on his wife.
Es un verdadero canalla por engañar a su esposa.
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Don't be such a louse, help me with this!
¡No seas tan canalla, ayúdame con esto!
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