Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
racha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈratʃa/
Meaning
- feminine nounseries
Example
Esta semana hemos tenido una racha de reuniones.
This week we have had a series of meetings.
More examples
Después de perder tres partidos, estamos en una mala racha.
After losing three matches, we're on a losing streak.
Core concept
A brief run of consecutive events.
Common phrases
una racha de suerte
a lucky streak
estar en una mala racha
be on a losing streak
una racha de derrotas
a losing streak
Similar words
serie: Sequence of items or events arranged in order.
cadena: Connected chain of actions or events where each links to the next.
sucesión: Continuous run of events that follow each other without gaps.
oleada: Burst-like wave of numerous events arriving in a short span.
Definition in Spanish
Serie breve de hechos o sucesos que ocurren de forma consecutiva, usada tanto para fenómenos físicos (por ejemplo rachas de viento) como para periodos de buena o mala fortuna.
Word origin
Derived from the notion of a sudden burst of wind, racha carries the idea of a short, consecutive sequence of happenings or fortunes.
Usage tips
- In spoken Spanish racha usually appears in set phrases like estar en racha and romper la racha, which are the common ways to talk about being on or breaking a streak.