Mouse in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'mouse' is 'ratón', pronounced rah-TOHN (IPA: /raˈton/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: ratones).
Pronunciation: rah-TOHN
| Spanish | ratón |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | rah-TOHN · /raˈton/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | ratones |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'ratón'
- Hay un ratón en la cocina.
There is a mouse in the kitchen. - ¿Le tienes miedo a los ratones?
Are you afraid of mice? - El gato persiguió al ratón por toda la casa.
The cat chased the mouse all over the house. - Cuando a mi hijo se le cayó un diente, le dijimos que el Ratón Pérez vendría por la noche.
When my son lost a tooth, we told him that Ratón Pérez would come at night.
Common Phrases with 'ratón'
- ratón de biblioteca
bookworm (library mouse) - jugar al gato y al ratón
to play cat and mouse
How to Use 'ratón'
'Ratón' is a mouse; 'rata' (feminine) is the larger rat, and calling someone 'rata' means they are stingy or a thief. The plural drops the written accent: ratones. In Hispanic culture, 'el Ratón Pérez' is the tooth fairy.
Regional note: For the computer mouse, Spain says 'el ratón' while most of Latin America simply says 'el mouse'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Mouse' in Spanish is 'ratón', pronounced rah-TOHN.
It is spelled r-a-t-ó-n.
'Ratón' is masculine: you say 'el ratón'.
The plural of 'ratón' is 'ratones'.
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