rango
“rango” means “rank” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rank, status
Also: grade, position
📝 In Action
Ascendió rápidamente de rango dentro de la empresa.
B1He quickly rose in rank within the company.
El rango de coronel exige mucha responsabilidad.
B2The rank of colonel demands a lot of responsibility.
No importa tu rango social, todos son bienvenidos aquí.
B1Your social status doesn't matter; everyone is welcome here.
range, spectrum
Also: extent
📝 In Action
El rango de temperatura ideal para esta planta es entre 15 y 25 grados.
B2The ideal temperature range for this plant is between 15 and 25 degrees.
Esta radio tiene un rango de recepción muy amplio.
B2This radio has a very wide reception range.
Los datos caen en el rango esperado.
C1The data falls within the expected range.
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Quick Quiz: rango
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'rango' to mean 'a measurement or extent'?
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The word 'rango' entered Spanish from Germanic languages, likely through Old French 'rang' (meaning 'row' or 'order'). It originally referred to people standing in a line or holding a position, which evolved into its modern meaning of hierarchical position or extent.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rango' the same as 'área' or 'zona'?
Not exactly. While all can refer to space, 'rango' specifically defines the limits or the extent *between* a minimum and a maximum (like a numerical range or a hierarchy). 'Área' (area) and 'zona' (zone) refer to a physical place or region.
How do I say 'price range' in Spanish?
The most common and natural way is 'rango de precios'. You can also sometimes hear 'margen de precios', but 'rango' is standard.