Spanish Expression · Intermediate
buen rato
hot minute, a long while
Pronunciation: /ˌbwen ˈrato/
Meaning
hot minute, a long while
Example
Esperé un buen rato.
I waited a long while.
Practice tips
- Practice buen rato out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.