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    Ratito (en. Little while)

    /raˈtito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A brief lapse of time.
    I'm going out for a little while to buy bread.
    Voy a salir un ratito a comprar pan.
    A moment or instant that is considered to be of short duration.
    I need a little while to rest.
    Necesito un ratito para descansar.
    A small amount of time respecting a break or pause.
    Wait a little while, I'll be right back.
    Espera un ratito, ya vuelvo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the word 'rato', which means an undetermined amount of time, and the suffix -ito which denotes diminutive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a little while
    A short period of time.
    un ratito
    to take a little while
    To take some time to rest or have fun.
    dar un ratito
    in a little while
    In the near but undetermined future.
    dentro de un ratito
    wait a little while
    To wait a short period of time.
    esperar un ratito
    a little while longer
    A little more time.
    un ratito más

    Related Words

    rato
    A time that can be undetermined or long.
    rato
    momentito
    A small moment.
    momentito
    ratillo
    A short period of time, similar to ratito.
    ratillo

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to the time that will be taken before something happens.
    I'll be out for a little while, I won't be long.
    Voy a estar fuera un ratito, no tardo.
    Colloquial expression to indicate a past time in a specific place.
    I was at the party for a little while, it was very fun!
    Estuve en la fiesta un ratito, ¡muy divertido!