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roedor

rodent

noun rroh-eh-DOHR Rare
Animals & Nature Mammals

Origin: Latin rodentem, present participle of rodere (to gnaw)

Usage Note

Roedor is both a noun (a rodent) and an adjective meaning gnawing — the class name Rodentia shares the Latin root rodere. Common examples include rata (rat), ratón (mouse), and ardilla (squirrel). In figurative use, una duda roedora (a gnawing doubt) employs the adjective sense. The feminine roedora is used when referring to a female rodent.

Examples

"El hámster es un roedor muy popular como mascota."

Natural Translation

The hamster is a very popular rodent as a pet.

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