nounmasculine/femininepl: parasitas
parasite
1. An organism that lives on or in another organism (host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
The mosquito is a parasite that feeds on blood.
O mosquito é um parasita que se alimenta de sangue.
2. A person who habitually exploits the generosity of others without giving anything in return; a freeloader
He was considered a parasite for living off his parents' money.
Ele era considerado um parasita por viver do dinheiro dos pais.
NYC Slang
mooch, freeloader, bloodsucker
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