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rato.

a while, bit (a short period of time)

4 characters2 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈrato/[ˈra.t̪o]
  1. a while, bit (a short period of time)

    masculine
  2. time

    masculine
    Pasó un buen rato viendo la película.
    Me hizo pasar un mal rato.
Where this word comes from

From Latin raptus.

noun/ˈrato/[ˈra.t̪o]
  1. male rat

    archaic · masculine
Where this word comes from

See rata, the modern term.

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