ratón/ratones /ratˈonbˈararatˈones/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "mouse/mice".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el ratón/ratones
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: mouse/mice
  • IPA: /ratˈonbˈararatˈones/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of ratón/ratones (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • El ratón corrió por el suelo. English: The mouse ran across the floor.
  • Vi tres ratones en el jardín. English: I saw three mice in the garden.
  • El gato atrapó un ratón. English: The cat caught a mouse.

When and How to Use "ratón/ratones"

Use "ratón/ratones" when you want to talk about "mouse/mice" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ratón/ratones" mean in Spanish?

"ratón/ratones" is the Spanish word for "mouse/mice".

What CEFR level is "ratón/ratones"?

"ratón/ratones" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "ratón/ratones"?

"ratón/ratones" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "ratón/ratones" in a sentence?

El ratón corrió por el suelo.

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