Razas (en. Races)

/ˈraθas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of individuals that share common genetic characteristics.
Dog races vary in size and temperament.
Las razas de perros varían en tamaño y temperamento.
Classification of humans based on physical and cultural characteristics.
The idea of races has been the subject of intense debate in anthropology.
La idea de razas ha sido objeto de intenso debate en la antropología.

Etymology

From Latin 'rasa', which means 'type' or 'class'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

endangered races
Refers to animal or plant races that are at risk of disappearing.
razas en peligro de extinción
mixture of races
Refers to the combination of different races or types in a single group.
mezcla de razas
discrimination by race
Unequal treatment of individuals based on their race.
discriminación por razas

Related Words

race
Classification of a group of beings by common characteristics.
raza
ethnicity
Group of people who share a cultural and historical identity.
etnia
species
Group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
especie

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to a specific social group.
He always refers to his tribe as 'a distinct race'.
Siempre se refiere a su tribu como 'una raza distinta'.
Term used in sports to describe a team with a unique style.
That team has its own race, they are unparalleled in their way of playing.
Ese equipo tiene su propia raza, son inigualables en su forma de jugar.