Ratas (en. Rats)

/ˈratas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Medium to large-sized rodents, with an elongated body and a long tail.

Rats can be a pest in cities.

Las ratas pueden ser una plaga en las ciudades.

Treacherous person who acts in secret.

I don't trust him, he seems like a rat.

No me fío de él, parece una rata.

From Latin 'rata', which means rodent.

to make a rat

To make a mistake or betray someone.

hacer una rata

rat on two legs

Pejorative expression to refer to a treacherous person.

rata de dos patas

to be a rat

To act selfishly or treacherously.

ser una rata

mouse

Small rodent related to the rat.

ratón

pest

Set of species that cause damage or problems in a place.

plaga

betrayal

Act of being disloyal or unfaithful.

traición

Person who informs others about illegal activities.

That’s a snitch, a real rat.

Ese es un chivato, una verdadera rata.

Someone who escapes responsibilities.

Don't tell him that he didn't come, he's a rat.

No le digas que no vino, es una rata.