Also means
free moments
Usage Note
Ratos is the plural of rato (a while, a spell of time) and most often appears in the phrase ratos libres (free time, spare moments). Pasar un buen rato means to have a good time for a spell, and a ratos means 'at times' or 'now and then'. The singular rato is extremely common; the plural is typically used to express recurring short periods.
Examples
"Leo en mis ratos libres."
Natural Translation
I read in my spare time.
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