rat in Italian
rat in Italian is ratto, topo, sorcio — rat means a rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
rat in Italian
ratto
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
topo
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
sorcio
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
delatore
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
pentito
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
spia
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
traditore
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
cantare
fare la spia
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What does "rat" mean?
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noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
"The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house."
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verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
"He is going to rat us out!"
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rat in a sentence
- The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house.
- Rats had gnawed through the sacks of grain in the barn.
- He is going to rat us out!
- Nobody wanted to rat on their classmate to the teacher.
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What is "rat" in Italian?
"rat" in Italian is ratto, topo, sorcio. rat means: A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
How do you use "rat" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house." In Italian, "rat" is ratto, topo, sorcio.
Are there other ways to say "rat" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "rat": ratto, topo, sorcio, delatore, pentito, spia.
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