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A group of red apples on a wooden table, two of which are unusual because they have small legs and are walking.

raros

RAH-rohs

AdjectivemB1
strange?Describing things or people that are peculiar or odd.,weird?Synonym for strange.
Also:rare?Describing objects or events that are uncommon or seldom seen.,unusual?Describing items or situations.

📝 In Action

Mis vecinos tienen unos hábitos muy raros.

A2

My neighbors have some very strange habits.

Encontramos unos fósiles raros en el desierto.

B1

We found some rare fossils in the desert.

Ellos son un poco raros, pero son amables.

B1

They are a little weird, but they are kind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • extraños (strange/foreign)
  • peculiares (peculiar)
  • insólitos (unheard of)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • casos raros – rare cases
  • gustos raros – strange tastes/preferences

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Number Agreement

Since 'raros' ends in '-os,' it must describe multiple masculine things or people (like 'libros,' 'hábitos,' or 'hombres'). To describe multiple feminine things, you would use 'raras'.

The Base Form

The base form of this word is 'raro' (singular masculine) or 'rara' (singular feminine). Remember to add '-s' to match a plural noun.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Raro' and 'Extraño'

Mistake: "Using 'extraño' when you mean 'rare' (uncommon)."

Correction: 'Raro' is best for things that are uncommon or unique (like a rare coin). 'Extraño' is often used for things that feel foreign, unfamiliar, or when you 'miss' someone ('extrañar').

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

'Raros' almost always comes after the noun it describes: 'hombres raros' (strange men), not 'raros hombres'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: raros

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'raros'?

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Word Family

raro(strange, rare (singular masculine)) - adjective
rareza(rarity, oddity) - noun
raramente(rarely) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'raros' and 'extraños'?

'Raros' usually means something is genuinely uncommon, unique, or bizarre. 'Extraños' often means something feels foreign, unfamiliar, or out of place. While they overlap, 'raros' leans more toward 'peculiar' or 'rare,' and 'extraños' leans toward 'unfamiliar' or 'missed' (when describing feelings).