English–Spanish

“rat” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrata/

Example

Vi una rata en el jardín.

I saw a rat in the garden.

Illustration for rata (rat)

How to say “rat” in Spanish

“Rat” in Spanish is rata.

Small rodent with pointed snout and long tail active at night.

Full entry for rata: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rata

No seas rata y comparte el postre.

Don't be a cheapskate and share the dessert.

Tips for using rata

  • In everyday speech, the phrase ser una rata commonly labels someone as stingy or despicable, so context and tone indicate whether it targets money habits or character.

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