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"Ratas" is a form of "rata", a noun which is often translated as "rat". "Barco" is a noun which is often translated as "boat". Learn more about the difference between "ratas" and "barco" below.
la rata(
rrah
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (colloquial) (miser)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. cheapskate (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mi jefe es un rata que no ha aprobado un aumento de salario para nadie en tres años.My boss is a cheapskate who hasn't approved a pay raise for anyone in three years.
b. tightwad (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Esa rata solo me dejó una propina del 5%!That tightwad only gave me a 5% tip!
3. (colloquial) (bad person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. rat (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No soporto ese rata de novio que tiene mi compañera de apartamento.I can't stand that rat of a boyfriend my roommate has.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (colloquial) (miserly)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. stingy
No seas tan rata. Es mi cumpleaños y quiero ir a un buen restaurante.Don't be so stingy. It's my birthday, and I want to go to a good restaurant.
b. cheap (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Es muy rata. Ni un centavo te prestaría.She's really cheap. She wouldn't even lend you a penny.
el barco(
bahr
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (nautical)
a. boat
El barco flotó por el arroyo, haciendo remolinos en el agua.The boat floated down the creek, making eddies in the water.
2. (colloquial) (undemanding teacher) (Honduras) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Honduras
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. easy teacher
¿Te tocó el Sr. Gómez? ¡Es todo un barco!You got Mr. Gomez? He's such an easy teacher!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (colloquial) (undemanding) (Honduras) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Honduras
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. easy
Ese profe es tan barco que sus estudiantes le llaman "El Capitán".That teacher is so easy that his students call him "El Capitán."
los barcos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
