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Published on May 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM

The term "ratto" has several meanings depending on the language:

Italian:

  • Noun (masculine):
    • Rat (the animal). You might see "ratto di fogna" for sewer rat.
    • Kidnapping, abduction, rape (literary or historical). "Il ratto delle Sabine" translates to "The Rape of the Sabine Women."  
       
  • Adjective (archaic): Having been abducted or kidnapped.

Finnish:

  • Noun: Pleasure, fun, enjoyment, amusement.

Latin:

  • Noun: Rat.

Portuguese:

  • Noun: Rat.

Interlingua:

  • Noun: Rat.

As a surname:

"Ratto" is also an Italian surname. Notable people with this surname include:  

 

 

 

 

 

    • Cora Ratto (1912–1981): Argentine mathematician and educator.  
       
       

 

    • Daniele Ratto (born 1989): Italian cyclist.  
       

 

    • Guido Ratto (born 1999): Argentine footballer.  
       
       

 

    • Patricia Ratto (born 1962): Argentine writer.  
       

 

    • Ray Ratto: American sportswriter.  
       

 

    • Rossella Ratto (born 1993): Italian cyclist.  
       

 

  • Teresa Ratto (1877-1906): Argentine physician.  
     
     
  • Patrizio Ratto: Pianist and dancer who appeared on America's Got Talent.  
     

Other:

  • Ratto (company): A digital company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  
     

Therefore, when you encounter the word "ratto," the specific meaning will depend heavily on the context in which it is used, including the language being spoken or written.


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