Raza (en. Race)

[ˈraθa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Group of living beings that share genetic traits.

The human race exhibits great cultural diversity.

La raza humana presenta una gran diversidad cultural.

Racial or ethnic category.

The races of the world are diverse and unique.

Las razas del mundo son diversas y únicas.

Set of animals or plants with similar characteristics.

The Labrador dog breed is very popular among families.

La raza de perros Labrador es muy popular entre las familias.

From Latin 'radicem', which means root.

pure race

Race that has not been mixed with others.

raza pura

of race

Term used to indicate quality or authenticity.

de raza

mixed race

Race that comes from the mixing of different ethnicities.

raza mestiza

ethnicity

Human group that shares cultural, linguistic, or historical characteristics.

etnia

genetics

Science that studies inheritance and variations in living beings.

genética

species

Set of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other.

especie

Friend, buddy (in some group contexts)

That is my buddy, he's always with me.

Ese es mi raza, siempre está conmigo.

Group of people with a shared cultural identity.

We gathered with our crew to celebrate.

Nos juntamos los de la raza para celebrar.