How to Say "mouse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mouse” is “ratón” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
small rodent
Examples
El gato atrapó un ratón en la despensa.
The cat caught a mouse in the pantry.
Los ratones son pequeños y rápidos.
Mice are small and fast.
Gender Consistency
Even if you are referring to a female mouse, you usually still use the masculine word 'el ratón' unless you specifically need to emphasize the sex, in which case you might use 'la ratona'.
Plural Form
Mistake: “Using 'ratóns' for the plural.”
Correction: The correct plural form is 'ratones,' as words ending in a consonant add '-es' to become plural.
Other Meanings of “ratón”
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