en racha
/en ɾat͡ʃa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "on a roll" is en racha.
The phrase is used to describe someone experiencing a streak of good luck, progress or success.
Meaning: having a streak of good luck or good progress or success (prep_phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the preposition en (in) and the noun racha (streak, spell or bout).
Which one should you use?
For example, en una buena racha means "on a good streak," whereas the opposite, en mala racha means "on a bad streak" (a period of bad luck or poor performance).
How does it change in a sentence?
While en racha is used, it is very common to use the indefinite article to say en una racha when describing being on a streak.
How do you pronounce it?
/en ɾatʃa/
Did you know?
- If you are in a 'bad streak', a Spaniard might colloquially say you are en un bache, which literally translates to being 'in a pothole'.
- Unlike the English 'on a roll', which evokes the image of a rolling ball or wheel, en racha evokes the image of a sudden burst of wind.
- The word racha may have its roots in the Arabic word rajja, which refers to 'agitation' or 'shaking'.
Examples in context
- El equipo está en racha, han ganado todos los partidos este mes.The team is on a roll, they've won every game this month.
- Nuestro proyecto ha encadenado éxitos y seguimos avanzando.Our project is on a roll, and we keep moving forward.
- ¡Todo va viento en popa! Mi negocio está creciendo rápidamente.Everything is going great! My business is growing rapidly.
- El delantero está dulce, ha anotado tres goles en el partido.The forward is on a roll, he scored three goals in the game.
- El equipo está en racha este mes.The team is on a roll this month.
- Estoy en racha con mis estudios.I am on a roll with my studies.
- Ella está en racha en el casino.She is on a roll at the casino.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about Alejandro's recent work success.
- AlejandroHe terminado tres proyectos esta semana.I have finished three projects this week.
- Sofía¡Parece que estás en racha, Alejandro!It seems like you are on a roll, Alejandro!
- AlejandroSí, todo me está saliendo bien.Yes, everything is going well for me.
- SofíaSigue así, vas muy bien.Keep it up, you are doing very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, racha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
