raros

[ˈra.ɾus]
adjectivemasculinepl: raros (plural form)
rare, uncommon, scarce
1. Not frequently found or occurring; uncommon
Rare books are valuable to collectors.
Livros raros são valiosos para os colecionadores.
2. Thinly distributed; sparse in occurrence
Rainy days are rare in this desert region.
Dias chuvosos são raros nesta região desértica.
3. Of exceptional quality; remarkable or outstanding
He has a rare talent for music.
Ele tem um talento raro para música.
4. (of meat) Lightly cooked, with a red or pink center
I prefer my steak rare.
Prefiro meu bife raro.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'raros' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When describing meat, particularly beef (a significant part of Brazilian cuisine), 'raro' specifically indicates a preference for lightly cooked meat with a red center, which is popular among certain demographics in Brazil and São Paulo especially.
NYC Slang
hard to find, scarce, or 'that's rare'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomumescassoinfrequenteextraordinárioexcepcional
Antonyms / Antônimos
comumfrequenteabundanteordinário

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
raros
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
raros
Common usage, may be pronounced with slight vowel variations
São Paulo
raros
Standard formal usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
raros
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional variation

Related Words

raridaderaramenteescassezsingularidadepeculiaridade

Related Idioms & Phrases

raros são os que...
caso raro
bife raro
pedra rara
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