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el ratito

a little while, a short time

r a ˈt i t o
rat while, a little while + ito small; diminutive or affectionate
noun · masculine Rare #47,889
a little while, a short time
SP: Espera un ratito, por favor.
EN: Wait a little while, please.

Tiene ratito que anda por aquí.

He's been around here for a little while.

— Noche de fuego (2021)

¿Cuánto ratito, Beto?

How much longer, Beto?

— Rudo y Cursi (2008)

Nos vemos al ratito.

See you in a bit.

— Rudo y Cursi (2008)

Hazlo al ratito.

Do it in a little while.

Al ratito nos miramos.

See you in a little while.

— Nazarín (1959)

Sounds similar to

gatito ɡ a ˈt i t o patito p a ˈt i t o ratita r a ˈt i t a