Rapaz (en. Boy)
/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
Etymology: It comes from the Latin 'rapax', meaning 'rapacious, voracious'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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 Words
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 Meanings
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.