racha - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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racha (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


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Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "racha" refers to a streak or a period during which something occurs repeatedly. It can describe positive or negative occurrences, such as a successful series of events (winning streak) or a bad run (losing streak). It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, but may have a slightly higher frequency of use in colloquial language, particularly in informal conversation.

Example Sentences

  1. La racha de victorias del equipo ha sido impresionante.
  2. The team's winning streak has been impressive.

  3. Después de una mala racha, finalmente encontró un trabajo.

  4. After a bad spell, he finally found a job.

  5. Hemos tenido una racha de buen tiempo este mes.

  6. We have had a spell of good weather this month.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "racha" is frequently used in several idiomatic expressions:

  1. Racha de mala suerte
  2. Translation: Streak of bad luck
  3. Example: "Parece que estoy en una racha de mala suerte desde que perdí mi trabajo."
  4. "It seems that I am on a streak of bad luck since I lost my job."

  5. Racha positiva

  6. Translation: Positive streak
  7. Example: "Después de una racha positiva, el equipo ganó el campeonato."
  8. "After a positive streak, the team won the championship."

  9. Racha de éxitos

  10. Translation: Streak of successes
  11. Example: "Su racha de éxitos en el cine la ha llevado a la fama."
  12. "Her streak of successes in film has led her to fame."

  13. Estar en racha

  14. Translation: To be on a roll
  15. Example: "Este mes estoy en racha, todo me sale bien."
  16. "This month I'm on a roll; everything is going well for me."

Etymology

The term "racha" comes from the Latin word "rāca," which means "a burst" or "a flow." The evolution of the term has gone from describing a physical burst of something to a metaphorical use concerning experiences or events in life.

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This comprehensive overview of the word "racha" highlights its multifaceted meanings and usage in the Spanish language.



22-07-2024