racial
“racial” means “racial” in Spanish (Related to physical characteristics or ethnic groups.).
racial
Also: ethnic
📝 In Action
Luchamos por la igualdad racial en todo el mundo.
B1We fight for racial equality all over the world.
La diversidad racial es una riqueza de esta ciudad.
B1Racial diversity is a wealth of this city.
No se permite la discriminación racial en el empleo.
B2Racial discrimination is not allowed in employment.
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Quick Quiz: racial
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the racial minority'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'raza' (race), combined with the suffix '-al' which means 'related to.' The root of 'raza' itself likely comes from the Latin 'ratio' (calculation/proportion) or 'radix' (root).
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'racial' change for gender?
No. Words ending in -al in Spanish are gender-neutral. You can use it with 'el' or 'la' nouns without changing the ending.
Is 'racial' used the same way as in English?
Yes, it is a 'true cognate.' It looks, sounds, and means the same thing in both languages, though in Spanish it usually follows the noun.
What is the difference between 'racial' and 'racista'?
'Racial' simply means 'relating to race' (neutral). 'Racista' means 'racist' (prejudiced or biased).