Spanish Conversation · Level 143
45 words
Spanish word
rayar
Pronunciation
IPA/raˈʝaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmark
Example
Para medir, raya la madera con una regla.
To measure, mark the wood with a ruler.
More examples
El niño empezó a rayar el cuaderno con un bolígrafo.
The child began to draw a line on the notebook with a ballpoint pen.
Core concept
A linear mark made by scratching or sketching on a surface.
Common phrases
rayar el cuaderno
draw a line on the notebook
rayar la pared
draw a line on the wall
rayar el disco
scratch the disc
Similar words
trazar: Produces a precise straight line by guiding a tool such as a ruler.
marcar: Places a visible mark or sign on an object or location as a reference.
rallar: Transforms food into fine shreds by rubbing it against a grating surface.
dibujar: Depicts shapes or images on paper using a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer una línea visible sobre una superficie, ya sea dibujar una raya o causar una marca o un rasguño superficial en un objeto.
Word origin
Derived from the noun raya 'line' plus -ar, with raya tracing back to Latin radius meaning 'thin rod' or 'ray' and thus 'line' or 'streak'.
Usage tips
- The translation as 'scribble', 'scratch', or 'mark' depends on object and force: rayar un papel is often scribbling while rayar un cristal often implies a deeper scratch.