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    Casta (en. Breed)

    /ˈkasta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A system of social classification based on ancestry.
    The caste of the Brahmins in India is considered the highest.
    La casta de los brahmanes en la India se considera la más alta.
    A group or race within the human species, often associated with nobility.
    He referred to the aristocrats as part of the dominant caste.
    Se refería a los aristócratas como parte de la casta dominante.
    A set of qualities that characterize a group.
    The caste of artists tends to be very creative and diverse.
    La casta de los artistas suele ser muy creativa y diversa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'casta', which means 'purity', 'race'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    privileged caste
    A group of people who enjoy privileges due to their birth.
    casta privilegiada
    to be in the same caste
    To have the same social status or group of belonging.
    estar en la misma casta
    change of caste
    Transition from one social group to another, generally considered difficult.
    cambio de casta

    Related Words

    punishment
    Negative consequence derived from an action.
    castigo
    to punish
    To impose a punishment.
    castigar
    castanet
    Percussion musical instrument.
    castañuela

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who belongs to a high or privileged class.
    That party was exclusive to the caste.
    Esa fiesta era exclusiva para la casta.
    In a derogatory context, it is used to refer to those who are elitist.
    I can't stand that caste that thinks it's superior.
    No soporto a esa casta que se cree superior.