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How do you say "rat" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la rata
In Spanish (Latin America), "rat" is la rata.
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Pronunciation
Sound out "la rata" as LA RAH-tah: crisp, even vowels, the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable, and every consonant pronounced softly rather than clipped.
Grammar notes
la rata is feminine. Its plural is ratas.
Example sentence
Una rata corría por el callejón oscuro.
A rat scampered along the dark alley.
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How to remember la rata
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Questions about la rata
How do you pronounce la rata?
Sound out "la rata" as LA RAH-tah: crisp, even vowels, the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable, and every consonant pronounced softly rather than clipped.
Is la rata masculine or feminine?
la rata is feminine. la rata is feminine. Its plural is ratas.
How is la rata used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la rata is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una rata corría por el callejón oscuro. (A rat scampered along the dark alley.).
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