El ratón
Example: El ratón corre rápido por el jardín cada noche.
Definition
"El ratón" refers to a small rodent known for its quick movements and often found in gardens or homes. It typically has a pointed snout, large ears, and a long tail, and is known for being agile and fast, as in the phrase: 'El ratón corre rápido por el jardín cada noche.'
Etymology
The term "el ratón" originates from the Latin word 'ratto' or 'rattus,' which means rat. Over time, Spanish evolved this term into 'ratón,' typically referring to the smaller species of mice or rodents. Did you know that the word "ratón" is also used in modern Spanish to mean a computer mouse, borrowing from the animal's name due to its small size and shape?
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"El ratón" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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