raro
adjective
1. rare, uncommon
infrequent
Common combinations
- un caso raro — a rare case
- una especie rara — a rare species
- una enfermedad rara — a rare disease
- Es raro ver nieve aquí.It is rare to see snow here.
- Es raro que llegue tarde.It is unusual for him to be late.
- Rara vez sale de casa.He rarely leaves the house.
2. strange, odd
unusual or difficult to understand
Common combinations
- un comportamiento raro — strange behavior
- una sensación rara — a strange feeling
- una pregunta rara — an odd question
- Hoy estás muy raro.You are acting very strange today.
- He oído un ruido raro.I heard a strange noise.
- Es raro que no conteste.It is strange that he is not answering.
3. rare
culinary · meat cooked briefly
Common combinations
- carne rara — rare meat
- filete raro — rare steak
- bistec raro — rare beefsteak
- Quiero el filete raro, por favor.I would like the steak rare, please.
- La carne está rara por dentro.The meat is rare inside.
- A él le gusta el bistec raro.He likes rare steak.
Same root
rarezararamente
Phrases with this word
rara veza raras horas