raza
Del latín 'rācia', que significa 'raíz' o 'origen'.
NOUN
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[/ˈra.θa/es-ES]
[/ˈra.sa/es-LA]
race
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ethnicity
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genus
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kind
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species
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(The term 'raza' encompasses cultural and social constructs of identity that don't translate directly into a single English equivalent without losing nuance.)
«Raza» is a versatile Spanish term. Most commonly, it translates to race, referring to human populations categorized by shared physical traits, or to ethnicity, emphasizing cultural identity. In biology, it frequently means breed (especially for animals) or species. However, «raza» also carries a broader connotation, referring to a kind or type of something, often implying a shared origin, lineage, or distinctive qualities. This wider usage can encompass social and cultural constructs of identity that do not always have a single, precise English equivalent without losing nuance, as it can denote a group with common historical or cultural traits beyond purely biological classifications.
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| razas |
- La raza humana ha evolucionado a lo largo de millones de años. — The human race has evolved over millions of years.
- Mi perro es de raza pastor alemán. — My dog is of the German Shepherd breed.
- Cada raza tiene sus propias costumbres y tradiciones. — Each race/ethnic group has its own customs and traditions.
- Es una raza de políticos que siempre buscan el conflicto. — It's a type of politician (or, a breed of politician) who always seeks conflict.