noun🔗ShareRatasA medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus."The exterminator found several rats living in the basement of the old house. "El exterminador encontró varias ratas viviendo en el sótano de la casa vieja.animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRatasAny 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."Seeing several rats scurrying under the shed, the gardener knew he had a pest problem in his backyard. "Al ver varias ratas correteando bajo el cobertizo, el jardinero supo que tenía un problema de plagas en su patio trasero.animalbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraidor, delatorA person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling."What a rat, leaving us stranded here!"¿Qué traidor, dejándonos varados aquí!characterpersonmoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoplón, chivatoAn informant or snitch.""The teacher knew someone was cheating because she had rats in the class who told her." "La profesora sabía que alguien estaba haciendo trampa porque tenía soplones en la clase que le contaban.personpolicecharacterjobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsquirol, rompehuelgasA scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies."The union members called the new workers "rats" for crossing the picket line and taking their jobs during the strike. "Los miembros del sindicato llamaron "esquiroles" a los nuevos trabajadores por cruzar la línea de piquete y tomar sus trabajos durante la huelga.politicsjobsocietyworkeconomyorganizationChat 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, mechón de peloA wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle."In the old movie, the actress used several rats to give her beehive hairstyle extra height. "En la vieja película, la actriz usó varios postizos para darle a su peinado colmena altura extra.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostizo para el cabelloA roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it."Before the dance, Grandma showed me how to use rats to give my updo extra volume. "Antes del baile, la abuela me enseñó a usar un postizo para darle más volumen a mi recogido.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVagina, coñoVagina."Get your rat out."Saca tu coño.bodysexanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRata almizcleraShort for muskrat."My neighbor traps rats that are damaging her vegetable garden near the pond. "Mi vecina atrapa ratas almizcleras que están dañando su huerto cerca del estanque.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!moralcharacteractionsocietycommunicationguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscarbar, actuar como esquirolesTo work as a scab, going against trade union policies.""Even though the union was on strike for better wages, John decided to rat and continue working for the company." "Aunque el sindicato estaba en huelga por mejores salarios, John decidió escarbar y seguir trabajando para la empresa.jobbusinesseconomyorganizationworkindustrypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMatar ratas(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats."The terrier rats in the barn every evening to keep the rodent population down. "El terrier mata ratas en el granero todas las noches para mantener baja la población de roedores.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasguño, arañazoA scratch or a score."The old table had a few rats on its surface from years of use. "La vieja mesa tenía algunos rasguños en su superficie por años de uso.markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemolinos, corrientes peligrosasA place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather."The old fishermen warned sailors to avoid the rats off the coast, especially during hurricane season. "Los viejos pescadores advirtieron a los marineros que evitaran los remolinos frente a la costa, especialmente durante la temporada de huracanes.nauticaloceandisastergeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRaspar, arañarTo scratch or score."He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."Se hizo una línea vertical en la cara 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."Rats! I forgot my homework at home again. "¡Maldita sea! Olvidé mi tarea en casa otra vez.curselanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaciónA ration."During the camping trip, everyone received equal rats of trail mix to ensure we had enough for the whole hike. "Durante el viaje de campamento, todos recibieron raciones iguales de mezcla de frutos secos para asegurar que tuviéramos suficiente para toda la caminata.foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareMaldita sea, carambaExpression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.""Rats! I forgot my homework at home." "¡Maldita sea! Olvidé mi tarea en casa.exclamationcurselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Tonterías!Expression of disbelief."Rats, I forgot my homework at home! "¡Tonterías, olvidé mi tarea en casa!attitudeexclamationlanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
