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    Ratos (en. Moments)

    ˈratos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A colloquial term referring to a brief period of time.
    I had a pleasant time during dinner.
    Pasé un rato agradable durante la cena.
    Time taken to rest or relax.
    I'm going to take some time to rest a bit.
    Voy a tomarme unos ratos para descansar un poco.
    In some regions, it may refer to an undetermined moment.
    I'll arrive in a while.
    Llegaré en un rato.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'rato', which means 'moment' or 'short period of time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a while
    To take some time to do something.
    hacer un rato
    in a while
    In a short time.
    en un rato
    a long while
    A prolonged period of time.
    un rato largo

    Related Words

    little while
    A small while.
    ratito
    time
    The duration between two events.
    tiempo

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to an undetermined time.
    Wait a while, I'll be back.
    Espera un rato, ya vengo.
    Sometimes used for temporary budgets at work.
    I'm going to be out for a while, keep an eye on the place.
    Voy a estar fuera un rato, cuida el lugar.