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"Medium rare" is a phrase which is often translated as "poco hecho", and "rare" is an adjective which is often translated as "raro". Learn more about the difference between "medium rare" and "rare" below.
medium rare(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. poco hecho
The recipe says to grill the steak until it's medium rare or medium.La receta dice que se ase el bistec en la parrilla hasta que este poco hecho o al punto.
c. medio asar
How would you like the hamburger cooked? - Medium rare.¿Cómo quiere que cocine su hamburguesa? - A medio asar.
rare(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (uncommon)
b. poco común
The newest member of the team has speed that is rare in the league.El más reciente integrante del equipo tiene una velocidad poco común en la liga.
2. (culinary)
a. excepcional
Margaret had a rare beauty that caught everyone's attention.Margaret tenía una belleza excepcional que llamaba la atención de todos.
4. (rarefied)
a. enrarecido
The climbers brought oxygen with them due to the rare Alpine air.Los alpinistas llevaron oxígeno consigo debido al aire enrarecido de los Alpes.
