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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Rácano'

The Local
The Local - [email protected] • 12 Dec, 2018 Updated Wed 12 Dec 2018 11:54 CEST
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Today's word can be used as both an adjective and a noun.

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Why have we chosen this word?

Rácano is a word useful for when you’re being treated unfairly.

So, what does it mean?

Rácano can be used both as an adjective and noun. It can refer to someone/something being stingy.

  • Tienes un character muy rácano.

       You have a very stingy character.

Next to that, it can also refer to laziness.

  • Lo admito, a veces puedo ser rácano.

        I admit, sometimes I’m a bit lazy.

Pronunciation:

rah-kah-noh

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