perro rata
/pero ɾata/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rat dog" is translated into Spanish as perro rata.
perro rata is used to describe a small dog breed that possesses a face and body shape resembling a rat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of the Spanish words perro (dog) and rata (rat).
Did you know?
- The word perro was originally a derogatory term meaning 'cur' and was used as a slur before it replaced the more formal Latin word for dog.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at photos of dogs online.
- AlejandroMira esta foto, es un perro rata.Look at this photo, it is a rat dog.
- MaríaEs muy gracioso, parece un ratoncito.It is very funny, it looks like a little mouse.
- AlejandroSí, el perro rata tiene una cara única.Yes, the rat dog has a unique face.
- MaríaMe gustaría adoptar uno algún día.I would like to adopt one someday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perro, rata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
