la raya
line · stripe · stingray
Es una línea larga y delgada que se forma al marcar o separar una superficie.
The Spanish word "raya" has several meanings depending on the context. Here is an explanation in English:
Meaning 1: Line or Stripe
- Definition: In this sense, "raya" refers to a line, stripe, or streak. It can be a physical line drawn on a surface or a stripe on an object (like clothing or animals).
- Example: "La camisa tiene una raya azul." (The shirt has a blue stripe.)
- Parts: The word comes from the Latin "riga," meaning a line or row.
- Synonyms: línea, línea, franja, banda
- Antonyms: espacio, vacío (space, empty)
Meaning 2: Mark or Scratch
- Can also mean a mark, scratch, or scoring line on a surface.
- Example: "La mesa tiene varias rayas." (The table has several scratches.)
Meaning 3: (In Geographical or Political Contexts) Border or Boundary
- "Raya" can be used to mean a border or boundary line between countries or regions.
- Example: "Pasar la raya." (To cross the border.)
Meaning 4: Stingray
- "Raya" is also the term for a type of fish known in English as a stingray.
- Example: "En el acuario hay una raya." (There is a stingray in the aquarium.)
Summary:
- Raya = line, stripe, scratch, boundary, or stingray (fish).
- Context determines the exact meaning.
- Related words and synonyms vary accordingly.
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Examples
Dibujé una raya verde en mi cuaderno.noun
I drew a green line in my notebook.
Hay una raya azul en la pared.noun
There is a blue stripe on the wall.
Mi lápiz tiene una raya azul en el medio.noun
My pencil has a blue stripe in the middle.
La raya nadaba cerca de la playa.noun
The stingray was swimming near the beach.
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