Rapaz (en. Rapacious)

/ra'pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A young person, especially a child.

Example sentence: The kid runs through the park.

El rapaz corre por el parque.

Definition: It also refers to birds of prey in their juvenile form.

Example sentence: The kid perched on a branch.

El rapaz se posó en una rama.

Etymology: It comes from the Latin 'rapax', meaning 'rapacious, voracious'.

Phrase: street kid

Meaning: Refers to a child growing up in an urban environment without supervision.

rapaz de la calle

Phrase: to act cunningly or quickly

Meaning: Refers to doing something quickly or cleverly.

hacer un rapaz

Related word: rapacity

Description: Nature of being voracious or greedy.

rapacidad

Related word: air predator

Description: Bird of prey such as a hawk.

rapaz del aire

Slang meaning: Mischievous boy

Example: That kid is a real little devil.

Ese rapaz es un verdadero diablillo.

Slang meaning: Young person who behaves coolly or carefree

Example: That kid always hangs out with his group of friends.

Ese rapaz siempre anda con su grupo de amigos.