This is the 5665th most frequent Spanish word.
ratones
"Ratones" means "mice" or "rats" in English.
In this sentence, 'ratones' is used to refer to the animal mice in a general, plurally inclusive manner.
Los ratones son animales pequeños y astutos.
The mice are small and cunning animals.
Here, 'ratón' is used metaphorically to refer to the computer device typically called a mouse.
Necesito un ratón para usar la computadora.
I need a mouse to use the computer.
In this sentence, 'ratones' refers literally again to the plural form of the small rodent animals, indicating that some could possibly be present.