How to Say "rat race" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rat race” is “jungla” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
competitive environment
Examples
El mercado laboral es una jungla donde solo sobreviven los más fuertes.
The job market is a jungle where only the strongest survive.
La jungla de cemento de la ciudad de Nueva York nunca duerme.
The concrete jungle of New York City never sleeps.
Using Metaphors
This meaning uses 'jungla' as a metaphor, comparing a complex system (like a city or a job market) to the wild, dangerous environment of a real jungle.
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