rancio
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rancio(
rrahn
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syoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (spoiled)
La mantequilla rancia desprendía un fuerte olor que inundaba la cocina.The rancid butter gave off a strong smell which pervaded the kitchen.
a. mellow
Me ofreció un vino rancio añejado durante tres años en barriles de roble.He offered me a mellow wine aged for three years in oak casks.
3. (very old)
a. ancient
Su esposa proviene de una familia de rancia estirpe.His wife comes from a family of ancient lineage.
b. long-established
En esta familia existe una rancia tradición de que los hijos se llamen como sus padres.This family has a long-established tradition of children being named after their parents.
4. (pejorative) (outmoded)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. antiquated
Tuve que soportar sus rancias teorías sobre el papel de la mujer en la sociedad.I had to put up with his antiquated theories on the role of women in society.
b. old-fashioned
Tú sabes que vengo de una familia muy rancia, de costumbres conservadoras.You know I come from a very old-fashioned family with conservative ways.
a. sour
El temperamento rancio de Pedro hace que nadie quiera ser su amigo.Pedro's sour temperament means nobody wants to be his friend.
b. unpleasant
Mi madre es muy rancia y critica constantemente a todo el mundo.My mother is very unpleasant and is always criticizing everyone.
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