al rato

later

→ al
phrase Rare #37,352
later Refers to a time later on; how soon depends on context.
SP: Te llamo al rato.
EN: I’ll call you later.

Al rato lo iban a levantar.

They were going to pick him up later.

— Noche de fuego (2021)

Al rato.

After a while.

— El sacrificio (1986)

Al rato quedó claro quiénes podían sentarse a la Mesa Principal.

Before long, it became clear who was allowed to sit at the head table.

¿Quieren ir al café al rato?

Do you guys want to go to the café later?

— Tu nombre (2016)

Nos vemos al rato.

See you later.

— Amores perros (2000)

Regreso al rato.

I'll be back in a little while.

— Amores perros (2000)

Al rato ya éramos cuatro.

Before long, there were four of us.

— Cuestión de tiempo (2013)

Al rato iré a bailar.

I'm going dancing later.

— Hoy Quiero Volver Solito (2014)

Al rato, estaba yo en sus brazos.

After a while, I was in his arms.