as aranhas

spiders

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spiders The plural article “as” is often used when referring to spiders in general.
PO: As aranhas vivem em muitos ambientes diferentes.
EN: Spiders live in many different environments.

As aranhas não são insetos.

Spiders are not insects.

As aranhas caçam moscas e outros insetos pequenos.

Spiders hunt flies and other small insects.

Eu quero escrever um livro sobre as aranhas da minha região.

I want to write a book about the spiders in my region.

As aranhas possuem oito patas.

Spiders have eight legs.

As aranhas comem insetos.

Spiders eat insects.

As aranhas têm oito patas.

Spiders have eight legs.

Além dos vermes e dos Harkonnen, cuidado com as aranhas-de-alçapão.

Besides the worms and the Harkonnens, watch out for trapdoor spiders.

— Duna: Parte Dois (2024)

Os pássaros têm ninhos, as aranhas têm teias e as pessoas têm amizades.

Birds have nests, spiders have webs, and people have friendships.

As aranhas não incomodam as corujas?

Don't the spiders bother the owls?

— Transtorno Explosivo (2019)

As aranhas bebem água?

Do spiders drink water?