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Spanish word
rastafari
Pronunciation
IPA/rastaˈfaɾi/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)Rastafarian
Example
Conocí a un rastafari en la playa.
I met a Rastafarian on the beach.
More examples
En el concierto había varios rastafaris que cantaban reggae.
At the concert there were several rastafarians singing reggae.
Core concept
Devotee of the Rastafari movement displaying cultural and religious symbols rather than a fashion look.
Common phrases
un rastafari
a Rastafarian
estilo de vida rastafari
Rastafarian lifestyle
Similar words
rasta: Person identified by Rastafari style or reggae music and visible cultural markers.
creyente: Person who believes in and follows the teachings of a religion.
seguidor: Person who follows and supports a leader, movement, or public figure.
Definition in Spanish
Seguidor o miembro del movimiento rastafari, de naturaleza religiosa y cultural, que identifica su pertenencia mediante símbolos y prácticas propias.
Word origin
Spanish borrows the term from English, which in turn takes it from the Amharic Ras Tafari name of Tafari Makonnen, the historical figure central to the movement.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, rastafari commonly names both a person and the movement, so the same word appears where English uses 'Rastafarian' as adjective and 'Rastafari' for the movement.
Related words
- rastafarianismorastafarianismnoun