A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of the Egyptian god Ra, depicted with a human body, a falcon head, and a large golden solar disk resting on his head.

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Ra (Egyptian Sun God)?mythology

Also:Re?alternative spelling of the deity's name

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En la mitología egipcia, Ra era el creador del universo y el dios del sol.

In Egyptian mythology, Ra was the creator of the universe and the god of the sun.

El culto a Ra fue central en la religión del Antiguo Egipto.

The cult of Ra was central to the religion of Ancient Egypt.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

dios Ra – Ra the god
el ojo de Ra – the eye of Ra

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

Even though it refers to a god, when discussing the name 'Ra' as a word, it is treated as a masculine noun: 'El dios Ra'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing RA and RAE

Mistake: "Using 'RA' to refer to the official Spanish language body."

Correction: The official acronym for the Spanish Royal Academy is 'RAE' (Real Academia Española). 'RA' alone is rarely used in this context.

⭐ Usage Tips

Capitalization

When referring to the deity, 'Ra' is always capitalized, following the rules for proper nouns (names).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ra

Question 1 of 1

What is the primary context in which the word 'Ra' is used in Spanish?

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Word Family

dios(god) - noun

egipcio(Egyptian) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ra' ever used as a common word in Spanish, or is it always a name?

In modern, standard Spanish, 'Ra' is almost exclusively used as the proper noun referring to the Egyptian deity. It does not function as a common verb, adjective, or general noun.

What is the difference between RA and RAE?

RAE stands for *Real Academia Española* (The Royal Spanish Academy), the official body that regulates the Spanish language. While some might shorten it to RA, the full and correct acronym you should know is RAE.