Raras (en. Rare)

/ˈraɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is uncommon or strange.
Rare creatures are fascinating.
Las criaturas raras son fascinantes.
That has few specimens or is scarce.
In this place, there are rare plants that are not found elsewhere.
En este lugar hay plantas raras que no se encuentran en otros sitios.
That causes surprise or curiosity.
His behavior was so strange that everyone noticed.
Su comportamiento era tan raro que todos se dieron cuenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'rarus', meaning 'sparse' or 'thin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rare bird
A person or thing that is considered exceptional or unusual.
raras avis
rare moments
Uncommon situations or experiences that occur infrequently.
momentos raros
strange things
Objects or events that are strange or hard to find.
cosas raras

Related Words

rarity
Quality of being rare.
raridad
rarely
Infrequently.
rara vez
strange
That is not common or usual.
raro

Slang Meanings

Something that is strange or funny in a colloquial context.
That dress is so strange that I can't stop looking at it.
Ese vestido es tan raro que no puedo dejar de mirarlo.
Unusual situation that causes surprise.
The party took a strange turn when it started to rain.
La fiesta tomó un giro raro cuando empezó a llover.