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extraños

es-TRAH-nyosesˈtra.ɲos

“extraños” means “strange” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

strange, weird

Also: unfamiliar, foreign
A bright red umbrella floating alone high up in a clear blue sky on a sunny day, an unusual and unexpected sight.

📝 In Action

Encontramos unos objetos extraños en el armario viejo.

A2

We found some strange objects in the old closet.

Tienen costumbres extraños que no entendemos bien.

B1

They have weird customs that we don't understand well.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • raros (rare, strange)
  • insólitos (unusual)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sonidos extraños – strange sounds

strangers

Also: outsiders
NounmB1
Two distinct people sitting far apart on opposite ends of a long wooden park bench, neither acknowledging the other, illustrating that they are unknown to each other.

📝 In Action

Los padres le advirtieron que no hablara con extraños.

A2

The parents warned him not to talk to strangers.

Había muchos extraños en la fiesta y me sentí incómodo.

B1

There were many outsiders/strangers at the party and I felt uncomfortable.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • ver a alguien como un extraño – to treat someone like an outsider/to not recognize them

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "extraños" in Spanish:

strangers→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: extraños

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'extraños' as a noun (referring to people)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
extraño(strange (masculine singular)) — Adjective / Noun
extraña(strange (feminine singular)) — Adjective / Noun
extrañar(to miss, to surprise) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
tamañospeldaños
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *extraneus*, which meant 'outside' or 'foreign.' This is why the word carries the meaning of being unfamiliar or not belonging.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: estranhosFrench: étranges

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'extraños' different from 'raros'?

Both mean 'strange' or 'weird.' 'Extraños' often emphasizes unfamiliarity or foreignness (something outside your knowledge). 'Raros' often emphasizes peculiarity or oddity.