Rata (en. Rat)

/ˈrata/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A rodent mammal of the Muridae family, characterized by its elongated body and long tail.

The rat is a very adaptable animal that can be found in various parts of the world.

La rata es un animal muy adaptable que se puede encontrar en diversas partes del mundo.

A person considered treacherous or disloyal.

Don’t trust him; he is a rat who always seeks to betray his friends.

No confíes en él; es una rata que siempre busca traicionar a sus amigos.

A student who is overly concerned about their grades.

Ever since he started studying so much, Juan has become a bookworm.

Desde que empezó a estudiar tanto, Juan se ha convertido en una rata de biblioteca.

From Latin 'rattus', meaning rodent.

to be a rat

To act treacherously.

ser una rata

laboratory rat

A person or animal used for experiments or tests.

rata de laboratorio

two-legged rat

A derogatory expression to refer to a person who betrays or is disloyal.

rata de dos patas

murid

The family of rodents to which the rat belongs.

múrice

plague

A group of mice or rats that cause damage to crops and ecosystems.

plaga

mouse

A smaller rodent than the rat, commonly kept as a pet.

ratón

A person who informs on others, especially in a criminal context.

Don't talk to him because he is a rat who always informs the police.

No hay que hablar con él, porque es una rata que siempre informa a la policía.

An overly diligent student.

Leave him, don't go near that rat; he always repeats everything in class.

Déjalo, no te acerques a esa rata, siempre está repitiendo todo en clase.