rango
/ˈranɡo/
The English word 'range' can be translated into Spanish as rango.
In Spanish, rango is used to describe a span of values, such as an age range or a price range. When talking about ranges in Spanish, it is common to use desde and hasta to indicate the boundaries.
Meaning: extent of excursion, reach, scope (noun)
Which one should you use?
While rango can mean 'range' in terms of scope or extent, it is also the standard word for 'rank' or 'social status' in many contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈranɡo/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a 'mountain range', you would not use rango but rather cordillera or sierra.
- The word rango shares a common ancestor with the English word 'rank', both descending from the same root meaning a 'row' or 'line'.
- Spanish uses the word gama when referring to a 'range' of products or colors, such as a 'high-end range' of electronics (gama alta).
Examples in context
- rango de edadAge rangeThis example shows how to use rango to express an age range.
- Colocado en el costado del tablero, un caballo tiene su rango de ataque limitado a cuatro casillas. Es solo medio caballo.Standing at the side of the board, a knight has its range of attack limited to four squares. It is only half a knight.This example illustrates the use of rango to describe a range of attack in a game context.Tatoeba #10320455 by carlosalberto, translation #10320417 by carlosalberto
- El rango de temperaturas varía entre 10 y 30 gradosThe temperature range varies between 10 and 30 degrees
- El rango de precios de los zapatos está entre 50 y 100 dólaresThe price range of the shoes is between 50 and 100 dollars
- La edad de los estudiantes va desde los 18 hasta los 25 añosThe age range of the students goes from 18 to 25 years old
- El rango de altitudes en esta montaña es de 1000 a 3000 metrosThe range of altitudes in this mountain is from 1000 to 3000 meters
- El intervalo de fechas para presentar el informe se extiende desde el 1 de enero hasta el 31 de marzoThe date range for submitting the report extends from January 1st to March 31st
- En términos de estilos musicales, el repertorio de la banda abarca desde el rock clásico hasta el reggaeIn terms of music styles, the band's repertoire ranges from classic rock to reggae
- rango de preciosPrice range
- rango de temperaturaTemperature range
- El rango de precios es muy amplio.The price range is very wide.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing the costs of a new car.
- Daniel¿Cuál es el rango de precios para este modelo?What is the price range for this model?
- SofíaVaría según los extras que elijas.It varies depending on the extras you choose.
- DanielEntiendo, buscaré algo dentro de mi presupuesto.I see, I will look for something within my budget.
- SofíaEs una buena idea, Daniel.That is a good idea, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rango, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
