Usages of el rato
Después de la siesta, suele beber agua y gatear un rato por la sala.
After the nap, she usually drinks water and crawls around the living room for a while.
Después de cenar, quiero leer un rato en el sofá.
After dinner, I want to read for a while on the sofa.
Después de ponerme el pijama, me gusta leer un rato en el sofá.
After putting on my pajamas, I like to read for a while on the sofa.
Mi padre decía que solo quería mirar el mar, pero acabó por sentarse en la tumbona y quedarse dormido un rato.
My father said he only wanted to look at the sea, but he ended up sitting on the sun lounger and falling asleep for a while.
Después de la escuela, quiero volver a casa para descansar un rato.
After school, I want to go back home to rest for a while.
Se me metió una pestaña en el ojo y estuve un rato sin poder leer.
An eyelash got into my eye and I spent a while unable to read.
Si el bacalao está demasiado salado, lo dejaré en agua un rato antes de cocinarlo.
If the cod is too salty, I will leave it in water for a while before cooking it.
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