Translation of Spanish word "ratón" to English
ratón
/raˈton/
Meaning
Nouna small rodent mammal
How to use
Ratón ('mouse') is masculine (plural: ratones, without accent mark). It refers to the animal or the computer pointing device.
🇬🇧 English
mouse
Example
El ratón se coló en la cocina buscando comida.
The mouse slipped into the kitchen looking for food.
Necesito un ratón nuevo para mi computadora.
I need a new mouse for my computer.
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Common phrases
- ratón de biblioteca— bookworm
- hacer clic con el ratón— to click the mouse
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What does the Spanish word "ratón" mean?▼
The Spanish word "ratón" means "mouse" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El ratón se coló en la cocina buscando comida." (which translates as "The mouse slipped into the kitchen looking for food.").
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