Mickey Mouse
/ˌmiki ˈmaus/
The English name of the Disney character Mickey Mouse can be expressed in Spanish as Mickey Mouse, Ratón Mickey or Ratón Miguelito.
Meaning: Disney character (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Mickey Mouse | /ˌmiki ˈmaus/ /ˌmɪki ˈmaus/ |
| Ratón Mickey | /raton miɡkei/ (from spelling rules) |
| Ratón Miguelito | /raton miɡelito/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase refers to the famous Disney character.
What does it mean word for word?
The form Ratón Mickey literally translates to 'Mouse Mickey'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌmiki ˈmaus/
Did you know?
- The name Miguel used in Miguelito traces its origins back to the Biblical Hebrew name Mīḵāʾēl.
- The name Miguelito uses the suffix -ito, which is often used in Spanish to express endearment or smallness.
Examples in context
- Voy a dibujar al Ratón Mickey.I am going to draw Mickey Mouse.
- Mi hermano tiene un peluche de Mickey.My brother has a Mickey plush toy.
- El Ratón de Disney nos hace sentir nostalgia.The Disney Mouse makes us feel nostalgic.
- Hemos visto una película del Ratón Mickey muy entretenida.We watched a very entertaining Mickey Mouse movie.
- Mickey Mouse es muy famoso.Mickey Mouse is very famous.
- Tengo una camiseta de Mickey Mouse.I have a Mickey Mouse t-shirt.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at children's toys in a shop.
- MateoMira este peluche de Mickey Mouse.Look at this Mickey Mouse plushie.
- MaríaEs muy lindo, Mateo.It is very cute, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Quieres comprarlo para tu sobrino?Do you want to buy it for your nephew?
- MaríaSí, a él le encanta Mickey Mouse.Yes, he loves Mickey Mouse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mickey mouse” translations and entries Mickey Mouse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mickey Mouse, Miguelito, miguelito, mouse, ratón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
