nounnounadjective
il raro
rare
Definition & meaning
Raro means rare, uncommon, or scarce. It describes something that occurs infrequently or is difficult to find.
It can also mean exceptional or remarkable, especially when describing a quality.
Grammar & Word origin
- Adjective: masculine singular. Its forms are rara (feminine singular), rari (masculine plural), and rare (feminine plural).
- From Latin rarus, meaning “sparse” or “infrequent.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- insolito — unusual; emphasizes departure from what is normal rather than infrequency.
- scarso — scarce; emphasizes a limited quantity.
- eccezionale — exceptional; can emphasize outstanding quality as well as rarity.
Antonyms
- comune — common or widespread.
- frequente — frequent; the opposite when referring to how often something happens.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Questo fiore è molto raro.adjective
This flower is very rare.
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