This is the 3463rd most frequent Portuguese word.
mosquito
Mosquito: A small flying insect that feeds on blood.
Here, 'mosquito' refers directly to the insect, used in a descriptive context.
O mosquito voava ao redor da luz na varanda.
The mosquito was flying around the light on the porch.
The word 'mosquito' again refers to the insect, emphasizing a specific action it performs.
Ela ficou assustada ao ver um mosquito pousar em sua pele.
She was startled when she saw a mosquito land on her skin.
This is a metaphorical use of the word 'mosquito', expressing feeling out of place or overwhelmed.