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ra

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“ra” means “Ra (Egyptian Sun God)” in Spanish (mythology).

Ra (Egyptian Sun God)Also: Re

NounmB2
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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En la mitología egipcia, Ra era el creador del universo y el dios del sol.

B2

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.

C1

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

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Words that translate to "ra" in Spanish:

re

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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
🎵 Rhymes
fala
📚 Etymology

This word comes directly from the ancient Egyptian language, where it was the name of the sun god, symbolizing the sun itself.

First recorded: Ancient history (adopted into Spanish through historical texts and translations)

Cognates (Related words)

English: RaFrench: Rê

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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.