Usages of el rato
Caminamos muy despacito un ratito.
We walk very slowly for a little while.
El abuelo descansó un ratito con su nietito.
The grandfather rested for a little while with his little grandson.
Cuando estés embarazada, debes descansar un ratito todos los días.
When you are pregnant, you should rest a little bit every day.
Cuando mi suegra vaya a la playa, descanso un ratito.
When my mother-in-law goes to the beach, I will rest for a little while.
Ese transeúnte estará disfrutando la mímica un ratito.
That passerby is probably enjoying the pantomime for a little while.
Pase al consultorio nomás, siéntese un ratito.
Come into the office, go ahead and sit down for a little while.
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