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Rato
/RAH-toh/
A while / A bit
Literal translation
moment
When to use it
Used to describe a short period of time. In Spain, 'un rato' is common, while in Latin America, 'un rato' or 'un tiempo' are used.
In conversation
Espérame un rato, ya voy.
“Wait for a bit, I'm coming.”