noun🔗ShareRataA medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus."The rat scurried across the floor, looking for food scraps. "La rata correteó por el suelo, buscando restos de comida.animalbiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRataAny of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches."The farmer saw a rat scurrying across the barn floor. "El granjero vio una rata corriendo por el suelo del granero.animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraidor, soplónA person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling."What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"¡Qué traidor, dejándonos varados aquí!characterpersonmoralnegativeattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoplón, chivatoAn informant or snitch."The student was considered a rat for telling the teacher about the other students' cheating. "El estudiante fue considerado un chivato por contarle al profesor sobre las trampas de los otros estudiantes.personpolicecommunicationsocietymoralcharacternegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsquirol, rompehuelgasA scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies."The new employee was considered a rat because he consistently violated the union's rules at the factory. "El nuevo empleado fue considerado un esquirol porque violaba constantemente las reglas del sindicato en la fábrica.politicsjobworkeconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAsiduo, cliente habitualA person who routinely spends time at a particular location."He loved hockey and was a devoted rink rat."Le encantaba el hockey y era un asiduo de la pista de hielo.personplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostizo, moño postizoA wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle."My sister used a rat to add volume to her hairdo for the school dance. "Mi hermana usó un postizo para agregar volumen a su peinado para el baile escolar.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostizo, moño postizoA roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it."My grandmother used a rat to style her hair for her church meeting. "Mi abuela usaba un postizo para peinarse para la reunión de la iglesia.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVaginaVagina."Get your rat out."Saca tu vagina.bodysexanatomyorganhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRata almizcleraShort for muskrat."The farmer trapped a rat near the pond, it was actually a muskrat. "El granjero atrapó una rata almizclera cerca del estanque, en realidad era una rata almizclera.animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDelatar, traicionar(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in."He is going to rat us out!"¡Nos va a delatar!actioncommunicationmoralsocietyguiltwordlanguagenegativelawpoliceinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrabajar como esquiroleTo work as a scab, going against trade union policies."The factory worker ratted on the union, agreeing to work during the strike. "El trabajador de la fábrica trabajó como esquirole contra el sindicato, aceptando trabajar durante la huelga.politicsjoborganizationeconomybusinessindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCazar ratas, matar ratas(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats."The farmer had to rat the rodents in the barn. "El granjero tuvo que matar a las ratas en el granero.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasguño, arañazoA scratch or a score."The pencil left a faint rat on the paper. "El lápiz dejó un ligero rasguño en el papel.markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemolino, lugar peligroso en el marA place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather."The captain warned the crew about the treacherous rat, advising them to avoid sailing through it during the storm. "El capitán advirtió a la tripulación sobre el traicionero remolino, aconsejándoles que evitaran navegar a través de él durante la tormenta.geographynauticaloceandisasterweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRaspar, arañarTo scratch or score."He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."Él rasgó una línea vertical en su rostro con una navaja.markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRasgar, desgarrarTo tear, rip, rend."Ratted to shreds."Hecho pedazos.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaldita sea, carambaDamn, drat, blast; used in oaths.""I ratted on my friend for not doing the homework." "Maldita sea, delaté a mi amigo por no hacer la tarea.curseexclamationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaciónA ration."The soldier received his daily rat of food. "El soldado recibió su ración diaria de comida.amountfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
