rata fea
/rata fea/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you ugly rat" is translated into Spanish as rata fea.
This is an insulting expression used to call someone ugly and despicable.
How do you pronounce it?
/rata fea/
Did you know?
- While rata means 'rat', it is also a common slang term in Spanish to describe a stingy person or a 'cheapskate'.
- Depending on the social context, calling someone a rata can specifically label them as a 'snitch' or a traitor.
- If the word ‘rata’ follows its Latin roots of 'certain' or 'established', it shares an unexpected ancestral connection with the English word 'rate'.
Examples in context
- Eres una rata fea.You are an ugly rat.
- No te acerques, rata fea.Don't come near me, you ugly rat.
- ¡Vete de aquí, rata fea!Get out of here, you ugly rat!
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are arguing during a heated game.
- Daniel¡No puedo creer que hayas hecho eso, rata fea!I can't believe you did that, you ugly rat!
- Lucía¡Cállate, Daniel!Shut up, Daniel!
- DanielSolo digo que jugaste sucio.I'm just saying you played dirty.
- LucíaPues tú eres el que pierde.Well, you're the one losing.
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.
