English–Spanish

“mouse” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/raˈton/

Example

Vi un ratón en el jardín.

I saw a mouse in the garden.

Illustration for ratón (mouse)

How to say “mouse” in Spanish

“Mouse” in Spanish is ratón.

Small brown rodent often active at night and quick to scurry.

Full entry for ratón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ratón

Compré un ratón nuevo para el ordenador.

I bought a new computer mouse.

Tips for using ratón

  • English speakers often omit the written accent and write raton, which misleads about stress, and when ambiguity arises the phrase ratón de ordenador or a clarifying adjective indicates the device.

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