Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
raza
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈraθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounrace
Example
No importa la raza de una persona.
A person's race does not matter.
More examples
La discriminación por raza es ilegal en muchos países.
Discrimination on grounds of race is illegal in many countries.
Core concept
A breed or stock characterized by inherited traits.
Common phrases
discriminación por raza
discrimination on grounds of race
prejuicio por raza
prejudice on grounds of race
Similar words
etnia: Social group defined by shared culture, language, and customary practices.
nacionalidad: Status of belonging to a nation, usually shown by citizenship and legal rights.
pueblo: Local community or ethnic group that forms a distinct social or territorial unit.
Definition in Spanish
Categoría que agrupa a individuos de una especie según su origen, linaje o rasgos heredados, usada para animales, plantas y, en contextos sociales, para personas.
Word origin
Via medieval Romance forms raza/raça, the term entered Spanish as a word for family line, breed, or stock.
Usage tips
- When applied to people, raza often carries historical and social implications, so speakers commonly use etnia or grupo étnico for ethnic groups.