rato

el rato(
rrah
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. while
Llevo mucho rato en la sala de espera.I've been in the waiting room for a long while.
b. bit
Dentro de un rato iremos a la tienda si nos quieres acompañar.We're going to the store in a bit if you want to come along.
c. minute
Cuando tengas un rato desocupado, ¿me puedes revisar algo?When you have a free minute, can you review something for me?
d. moment
En un rato más te atiendo.I'll be with you in just a moment.
a. time
¿Pasaste un buen rato con tus amigos de la universidad?Did you have good time with your friends from college?
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