What is the Spanish word for "awhile"?

Learn how to say "awhile" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

awhile

Spanish

un rato

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Examples of how to use "awhile" in Spanish

English
Let's rest here for awhile.
Spanish
Descansamos aquí un rato.
English
Please wait awhile before you decide.
Spanish
Por favor, espera un rato antes de decidir.
English
She paused awhile to tie her shoe.
Spanish
Ella hizo una pausa un rato para atarse el zapato.
English
Stay awhile and enjoy the view.
Spanish
Quédate un rato y disfruta de la vista.
English
He rested awhile after the long walk.
Spanish
Él descansó un rato después de la caminata larga.

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