rato feio
/ˈʁa.tu ˈfej.u/word by word
The English phrase "ugly rat" is translated into Portuguese as rato feio.
Did you know?
- The word rato can refer to a rodent, but it can also mean 'a moment' or 'a short while' in Portuguese. You might hear someone ask for 'um rato' to mean 'a little bit of time'.
- The word feio shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'frighten'. Its Latin root foedus meant something so hideous that it inspired fear.
- The word rato is used for both 'rat' and 'mouse' in Portuguese. To specify a small mouse, speakers typically use the diminutive ratinho.
Examples in context
- Olha só aquele ratão feio ali!Look at that ugly rat over there!
- Cuidado com os ratos feios, eles podem correr atrás de você!Beware of the ugly rats, they might chase after you!
- Aquele é um rato feio.That is an ugly rat.
- Eu vi um rato feio no jardim.I saw an ugly rat in the garden.
- O desenho mostra um rato feio.The drawing shows an ugly rat.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are looking at a toy.
- JulianaQue rato feio, Gabriel!What an ugly rat, Gabriel!
- GabrielEu acho ele engraçado.I think it's funny.
- JulianaNão, é realmente um rato feio.No, it is really an ugly rat.
- GabrielTudo bem, eu não vou comprar.Alright, I won't buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (rato, feio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feio, rato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
