razza
/ˈrat.t͡sa/feminine
The English phrase stingray is translated into Italian as razza or pastinaca.
Meaning: venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| razza | /ˈrat.t͡sa/ /ˈrad.d͡za/ |
feminine |
| pastinaca | /pas.tiˈna.ka/ | feminine |
Both terms refer to venomous rays of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes.
Which one should you use?
The term razza is used more broadly for rays in a general or scientific context.
How does it change in a sentence?
razza is a feminine noun. Its plural form is razze. pastinaca is also a feminine noun. Its plural form is pastinache.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of razza is /ˈrat.tsa/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The term pastinaca shares its origin with the word for a 'parsnip', a root vegetable. It comes from the Latin word for a two-pronged digging tool.
- If you use the word razza in a different context, you might not be talking about fish at all, but rather referring to a 'breed' or 'race' of animals or people.
Examples in context
- Ho visto una razza di mare nel grande acquario.I saw a stingray in the large aquarium.
- Ho visto una razza vicino alla barriera corallina.I saw a stingray near the coral reef.
- Attento, quella razza potrebbe essere pericolosa.Watch out, that stingray could be dangerous.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are snorkeling in the ocean.
- GiuliaGuarda, Lorenzo! C'è una razza lì sotto!Look, Lorenzo! There is a stingray down there!
- LorenzoHai ragione, Giulia, è bellissima.You're right, Giulia, it is beautiful.
- GiuliaNon avvicinarti troppo alla razza.Don't get too close to the stingray.
- LorenzoVa bene, resterò a distanza.Okay, I will stay at a distance.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stingray” translations and entries razza, pastinaca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pastinaca, razza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
