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"Rare" is an adjective which is often translated as "raro", and "seldom" is an adverb which is often translated as "rara vez". Learn more about the difference between "rare" and "seldom" below.
rare(
rehr
)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.
seldom(
sehl
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duhm
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (rarely)
b. casi nunca
Although I live close to the beach, I seldom go swimming.Aunque vivo cerca de la playa, casi nunca salgo a nadar.
c. pocas veces
Very seldom have I seen gardens as beautiful as this one.Muy pocas veces he visto jardines tan hermosos como este.
