chigger
US /-ɚ/
UK /-ɚ/
1.
carrapato, ácaro
a tiny mite (larva of a harvest mite) that attaches to the skin and causes itching and red welts
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After walking through the tall grass, he found several chiggers on his ankles.
Depois de caminhar pela grama alta, ele encontrou vários carrapatos em seus tornozelos.
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The bites from chiggers can be very itchy and irritating.
As picadas de carrapatos podem ser muito coceiras e irritantes.