rayas de cebra
/raʝas de θebɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'zebra stripes' is translated into Spanish as rayas de cebra.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed from rayas (stripes) and de cebra (of zebra).
How do you pronounce it?
/raʝas de θebɾa/
Did you know?
- While rayas de cebra describes the animal, a pedestrian crosswalk is often called paso de cebra in Spanish.
- If you use the word rayas in a slang context in certain Spanish-speaking countries, it can refer to 'lines' of a drug or even 'jail time'.
- The word rayas shares a root with rayo, meaning 'lightning bolt' or 'beam of light'.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto las rayas de cebra en ese cuadro?Have you seen the zebra stripes on that painting?
- El científico está estudiando el significado evolutivo de las franjas de cebra.The scientist is studying the evolutionary significance of zebra stripes.
- ¡Mira esas increíbles rayas de cebras!Look at those incredible zebra stripes!
- Las franjas de cebra son fascinantes, ¿no crees?Zebra stripes are fascinating, don't you think?
- Las rayas de cebra son blancas y negras.The zebra stripes are white and black.
- Me gusta el patrón de las rayas de cebra.I like the pattern of the zebra stripes.
- Ese vestido tiene rayas de cebra.That dress has zebra stripes.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a colorful patterned scarf in a shop.
- Javier¿Te gustan esas rayas de cebra?Do you like those zebra stripes?
- LucíaSí, son muy llamativas.Yes, they are very striking.
- JavierA Lucía le quedaría muy bien.It would look great on Lucía.
- LucíaTienes razón, es un diseño bonito.You're right, it's a pretty design.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
