larva

larva

A developing insect in its early stage, between egg and pupa.

Here, 'larva' is used to refer to the early stage in an insect's lifecycle, emphasizing biological context.

A larva da borboleta finalmente se transformou em uma linda criatura.

The butterfly larva finally transformed into a beautiful creature.

In this sentence, 'larva' is used to describe a physical entity, highlighting an observation made during an activity.

Encontrei uma larva no fundo do jardim enquanto cavava.

I found a larva in the back of the garden while digging.

Here, 'larva' is applied metaphorically to refer to the concept of growth and development in a symbolic context.

Uma metáfora na palestra falou da mente infantil como uma larva que amadurece com o aprendizado.

A metaphor during the lecture spoke of the young mind as a larva that matures with learning.