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"Mouse" in Spanish: ratón
el ratón
A mouse is el ratón (rah-TOHN). It is masculine: un ratón, los ratones. Keep the accent on ón.
How to pronounce ratón: audio and sound guideIn a kitchen
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How to pronounce ratón
Say it
rah-TOHN
/raˈton/
rah-TOHN. Stress TOHN. The ó needs a written accent. Say ratón clearly.
"Mouse" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el ratón | the mouse Animal or computer mouse. | Animal or computer mouse. |
| los ratones | the mice Plural; accent moves in speech, spelling drops ó. | Plural; accent moves in speech, spelling drops ó. |
| el ratón de computadora | the computer mouse Office and tech talk. | Office and tech talk. |
| la ratonera | the mousetrap Trap for a mouse. | Trap for a mouse. |
How to use ratón in real life
- 1In a kitchen
Vi un ratón detrás del refrigerador.
I saw a mouse behind the fridge.
Un ratón for one animal.
- 2At a desk
Necesito un ratón nuevo para la laptop.
I need a new mouse for the laptop.
Ratón also means computer mouse.
- 3Warning someone
Hay un ratón en la cocina.
There is a mouse in the kitchen.
Hay un ratón reports it.
Mistakes English speakers make with ratón
Incorrect: La ratón es pequeño.
Correct: El ratón es pequeño.
Ratón is masculine. Use el ratón.
Incorrect: Vi dos ratóns en la casa.
Correct: Vi dos ratones en la casa.
The plural of ratón is ratones.
Good to know
Good to knowRatón is both the animal and the computer mouse in Latin America. Write the accent: ratón. Plural is ratones without that accent mark.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A problem in the kitchen
ChatPal
Creo que hay un ratón aquí.
I think there is a mouse here.
You
¿Un ratón? ¿Dónde lo viste?
A mouse? Where did you see it?
ChatPal
Detrás de la estufa.
Behind the stove.
You
Vamos a llamar a alguien.
Let's call someone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouse" in Spanish
Is ratón masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el ratón, un ratón, los ratones.
Does ratón need an accent?
Yes: ratón. The plural is ratones.
Can ratón mean a computer mouse?
Yes. El ratón de computadora is clear in tech talk.
How do you pronounce ratón?
rah-TOHN with stress on TOHN.
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