Rasa (en. Rasa)

/ˈrasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Classification of humans according to physical and social characteristics.
The issue of race has been the subject of debate for centuries.
La cuestión de la raza ha sido objeto de debate durante siglos.
Group of individuals with common ancestry.
The indigenous race of this region has a rich history.
La raza indígena de esta región tiene una rica historia.
Variety or type within a species.
In biological terms, dogs belong to the same race, but have different varieties.
En términos biológicos, los perros pertenecen a la misma raza, pero tienen diferentes variedades.

Etymology

From Latin 'ratio', which means 'root' or 'origin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pure race
Term that refers to a group that has not been mixed with other races.
raza pura
each race has its history
It means that each human group has its own cultural and social legacy.
cada raza tiene su historia
racial discrimination
Unequal treatment of people because of their race.
discriminación racial

Related Words

ethnicity
Quality of belonging to an ethnicity.
etnicidad
culture
Set of habits, customs, and traditions of a people.
cultura
nationality
Condition of belonging to a nation.
nacionalidad

Slang Meanings

Term used in some contexts to refer to a group of friends or acquaintances.
We're going out with the crew this weekend.
Vamos a salir con la rasa este fin de semana.
Used to describe a carefree and fun lifestyle.
That party was pure fun, we enjoyed a lot.
Esa fiesta fue pura rasa, disfrutamos un montón.