Rugrats
/ruɡɾats/from spelling rules
Rugrats is the Spanish name for the American animated television series about a group of babies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the series is generally more commonly known by the title Aventuras en Pañales.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruɡɾats/
Did you know?
- Because the original English title Rugrats does not translate well, the Latin American title Aventuras en Pañales became so iconic that it is often used as a nostalgic shorthand for 90s childhood in the region.
- Spanish lacks a single slang word like 'rugrat' to describe babies based on their proximity to the floor, usually relying on adjectives like travieso to describe the babies' mischievous nature instead.
- In Latin America, the title was changed to Aventuras en Pañales, which literally translates to 'Adventures in Diapers'.
Examples in context
- "Aventuras en Pañales" es una serie de animación muy famosa."Aventuras en Pañales" is a very famous animated series.
- Vamos a ver un episodio de "La Pandilla de los Pañales".Let's watch an episode of "La Pandilla de los Pañales".
- Me encanta la serie de Rugrats.I love the Rugrats series.
- ¿Viste el episodio de Rugrats ayer?Did you see the Rugrats episode yesterday?
- Rugrats es un dibujo animado clásico.Rugrats is a classic cartoon.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to watch on TV.
- Sofía¿Quieres ver Rugrats conmigo?Do you want to watch Rugrats with me?
- AlejandroSí, me gusta mucho esa serie.Yes, I like that series a lot.
- SofíaEs muy divertida, Alejandro.It is very funny, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEntonces, encendamos la televisión.Then, let's turn on the television.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
