As a noun, the usages are fairly common and straightforward for the most part. However, the fact that it can be used as a verb can be confusing and hard for students to remember.
First, let us explore the meanings of “bug” used as a noun. The most common meaning is “inseto.” For example:
My sister hates bugs, especially spiders.
“Bug” can also be used to mean a short-lived contagious sickness. Here is an example:
He caught the flu bug, so he couldn’t go to the game.
The word “bug” can also mean a flaw:
The plan is not perfect; we still need to work some of the bugs out.
Enquanto você lê
Ler sobre inglês não é falar inglês.
Em 200 horas a gente tira você do “entendo mas não falo”. Descubra em qual módulo você entra.
Fechei meu primeiro contrato em inglês esse ano.
Finally, the word “bug” is used to describe a Volkswagen beetle, known in Portuguese as “fusca.” Here is an example:
The VW bug hit the telephone pole and was destroyed.
As a verb, the word “bug” really only has one usage although this usage is somewhat random. As a verb, the word “bug” means “irritar” or “incomodar”. Here is an example:
I can’t remember your name and that really bugs me.
Here is other example of how this word is used:
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Bugs- “insetos”
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