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    Ratón (en. Mouse)

    /raˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small rodent mammal, with an elongated body and long tail.
    The mouse runs quickly across the floor.
    El ratón corre rápidamente por el suelo.
    Device used to interact with the computer.
    I need to buy a new mouse for my laptop.
    Necesito comprar un ratón nuevo para mi laptop.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ratō', which means 'rodent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone a mouse
    To bother or make a joke at someone’s expense.
    darle a alguien ratón
    to be smaller than a mouse
    To be of very small size.
    ser más chico que un ratón
    like a mouse
    Very stealthy or quiet.
    como un ratón

    Related Words

    rat
    Rodent similar to the mouse, but larger.
    rata
    mousetrap
    Trap to catch mice.
    ratonera
    mouse hunter
    Someone dedicated to catching mice.
    ratonero

    Slang Meanings

    Clever or elusive person.
    He’s always looking for a way to get out of trouble; he’s a real mouse.
    Siempre está buscando la forma de salir de problemas, es un verdadero ratón.
    Term to refer to someone who is stingy.
    He doesn't want to spend a dime; he's a mouse.
    No quiere gastar un centavo, es un ratón.