What is the Spanish word for "rat"?

Learn how to say "rat" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rat

Spanish

rata

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Alternative translations of "rat"

ratón

Examples of how to use "rat" in Spanish

English
A large rat scurried across the alley.
Spanish
Una rata grande corrió por el callejón.
English
A small rat ran across the kitchen floor.
Spanish
Una rata pequeña cruzó el suelo de la cocina.
English
She saw a rat near the old dumpster.
Spanish
Ella vio una rata cerca del viejo contenedor de basura.
English
The cat chased the rat under the table.
Spanish
El gato persiguió a la rata debajo de la mesa.
English
He promised to catch the rat tonight.
Spanish
Él prometió atrapar a la rata esta noche.

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