rata gorda
/rata ɡoɾda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big fat rat" is translated into Spanish as rata gorda.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective gorda follows the noun rata.
How do you pronounce it?
/rata ɡoɾda/
Did you know?
- Although gorda means 'fat', in some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a child gordito (a diminutive of gordo) is a common term of endearment rather than an insult.
- In some Spanish contexts, the word 'rata' can refer to a person who is 'stingy' or 'miserly', not just someone who is untrustworthy.
- Spanish has a second meaning for rata derived from the Latin word for 'established' or 'certain', which is the ancestor of the English word 'rate'.
Examples in context
- El informe muestra una rata grande y gorda en el sótano del edificio.The report shows a big fat rat in the basement of the building.
- Mira esa rata enorme y gorda, ¡parece un monstruo!Look at that big fat rat, it looks like a monster!
- Esa rata gorda se comió el queso.That big fat rat ate the cheese.
- Parece una rata gorda y gris.It looks like a big fat gray rat.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a drawing in a book.
- Mateo¿Qué es ese animal en el libro?What is that animal in the book?
- ElenaEs una rata gorda.It is a big fat rat.
- Mateo¡Qué susto me ha dado!It gave me such a scare!
- ElenaNo te preocupes, es solo un dibujo.Don't worry, it is just a drawing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
