rato

/ˈrato/, [ˈra.t̪o]

a while, for a while, while

Examples

Los dos hombres lucharon largo rato.

The two men fought for a long time.

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Ellos se tomaron un descanso por un rato.

They had a rest for a while.

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Me gusta pasar el rato con ella.

I like spending time with her.

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Me tomó un rato convencerla.

It took me some time to persuade her.

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Vamos a jugar un rato a las cartas.

Let's play cards a while.

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Puede que le lleve un rato.

It might take a little while.

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Bob está todo el rato en el punto de mira de la policía.

Bob was always in a tight spot with the police.

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Tom yació despierto durante un largo rato pensando en Mary.

Tom lay awake for a long time thinking about Mary.

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Tal vez quieras sentarte. Esto va a tardar un rato.

You might want to sit down. This is going to take a while.

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Esperamos mucho rato, pero no apareció.

We waited a long time, but she didn't show up.

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Estás trabajando demasiado duro. Relájate un rato.

You are working too hard. Take it easy for a while.

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Algunos leen libros solo para pasar el rato.

Some read books just to pass time.

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Quiero dejar estos paquetes un rato.

I want to leave these packages for a while.

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Se paró ahí por un rato.

He stood there for a while.

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Deja al perro afuera un rato.

Leave the dog out for a while.

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Después de un rato él volvió con un diccionario bajo el brazo.

After a while he came back with a dictionary under his arm.

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Es divertido pasar el rato con él.

It's fun to hang out with him.

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Sé que debería quedarme un rato más.

I know I should stay a little bit longer.

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Cuesta un rato hacer galletas.

Making cookies takes time.

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Quédate un rato y escucha.

Stay a while and listen.

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