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ratos

spells (of time)

noun RRAH-tohs Rare

Also means

free moments

Usage Note

Ratos is the plural of rato (a while, a spell of time) and most often appears in the phrase ratos libres (free time, spare moments). Pasar un buen rato means to have a good time for a spell, and a ratos means 'at times' or 'now and then'. The singular rato is extremely common; the plural is typically used to express recurring short periods.

Examples

"Leo en mis ratos libres."

Natural Translation

I read in my spare time.

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