ración
“ración” means “portion” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
portion
Also: serving, helping
📝 In Action
Comí una ración de arroz con pollo.
A1I ate a portion of chicken with rice.
Debes comer cinco raciones de fruta y verdura al día.
A2You should eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
Esta ración es demasiado grande para una sola persona.
B1This serving is too big for just one person.
ration
Also: allowance
📝 In Action
Los soldados recibieron su ración de combate.
B2The soldiers received their combat rations.
Durante la guerra, la ración de pan era muy pequeña.
B2During the war, the bread ration was very small.
El gobierno redujo la ración de agua durante la sequía.
C1The government reduced the water allowance during the drought.
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Words that translate to "ración" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'ratio', which means a calculation, proportion, or reason. It evolved to describe a fixed or calculated portion of something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ración' and 'porción'?
A 'ración' is usually a measured serving (like a cup of rice or a nutritional helping). A 'porción' is often a physically cut piece of something larger, like a slice of pizza or cake.
Is 'ración' always feminine?
Yes, 'ración' is a feminine noun. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Can 'ración' be used for things other than food?
Yes, it can be used for fixed amounts of limited resources (like water or gasoline) or metaphorically for a 'dose' of something (like a 'ración de mimos' - a dose of cuddles).