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masculine

/raˈton/

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Translation

mouse (animal and computer)

Word origin

From rata ('rat') with the augmentative suffix -ón. The computer sense is a calque of English 'mouse'.

Origin
Spanish
Root
rata

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralratones

Examples

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There is a mouse in the kitchen.

persiguió .

The cat chased the mouse all over the house.

Mueve .

Move the mouse to wake up the computer.

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The mouse hid behind the sofa.

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I need a new mouse for my laptop.

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This word is part of lesson 45.