raros

RAH-rohsˈra.ros

“raros” means “strange” in Spanish (Describing things or people that are peculiar or odd.).

strange, weird

Also: rare, unusual

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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.

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Mis vecinos tienen unos hábitos muy raros.

My neighbors have some very strange habits.

Encontramos unos fósiles raros en el desierto.

We found some rare fossils in the desert.

Ellos son un poco raros, pero son amables.

They are a little weird, but they are kind.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

normales (normal)
comunes (common)

Common Collocations

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

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Quick Quiz: raros

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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

🎵 Rhymes▼

claroscaros

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'rarus,' meaning 'sparse,' 'thin,' or 'uncommon.' This original meaning explains both the modern sense of 'rare' and 'strange' (because something uncommon is often perceived as strange).

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: raroPortuguese: raro

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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).