objeto raro
/obxeto ɾaɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase rare item is translated into Spanish as objeto raro.
Objeto raro can sometimes imply that an object is strange or weird. If you want to express that an item is rare in terms of scarcity, objeto poco común is a better way.
Which one should you use?
Objeto raro can sometimes imply that an object is strange or weird, whereas objeto poco común is a better way to express that an item is rare in terms of scarcity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of objeto raro is objetos raros, where both the noun and the adjective take the plural s.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you describe a person as una persona rara, you are calling them 'a weird person' rather than 'a unique person'.
- The Latin root of objeto is 'obiectum', which literally means 'something thrown in the way'.
- In certain regional dialects, calling an item raro can imply it is counterfeit or 'off', rather than just being scarce or strange.
Examples in context
- Este objeto es muy raroThis item is very rare
- Ese artículo es muy poco común y muy valiosoThat item is very rare and valuable
- ¡Wow! ¡Qué cosa más rara!Wow! What a rare thing!
- Esa moneda antigua es muy rara y valiosa.That ancient coin is very rare and valuable.
- Esta pintura rara de un artista famoso es única en su estilo.This rare painting by a famous artist is unique in its style.
- ¡Qué piedra preciosa más rara! Nunca había visto una igual.What a rare gemstone! I've never seen one like it.
- Este es un objeto raro en la colección.This is a rare item in the collection.
- Este es un objeto raro.This is a rare item.
- Encontré un objeto raro en la tienda.I found a rare item in the shop.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at an antique shop window.
- MaríaMira, Javier, ¡aquí hay un objeto raro!Look, Javier, there is a rare item here!
- JavierEs verdad, nunca vi algo así.It's true, I have never seen anything like that.
- MaríaQuiero saber cuánto vale ese objeto raro.I want to know how much that rare item is worth.
- JavierEntremos a la tienda y preguntemos.Let's go into the store and ask.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries objeto, raro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
