Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mata-rato

noun

mah-tah-rah-toh

Definition

A Portuguese term used to refer to a rat exterminator or anyone who catches or kills rats.

Examples

O mata-rato estava chamado para resolver o problema de pragas.
No livro, o personagem principal era um mata-rato que lidava com seus próprios demônios.

Meaning

Literally translates to ‘rat killer’, often used in contexts related to pest control or metaphorically to describe someone who is tasked with removing unwanted burdens or nuisances.