racion
portion, sharing plate
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/raˈθjon/
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Cultural Note
In Spanish bars and restaurants, food comes in different sizes: a tapa is the smallest, a media racion is medium, and a racion is a full sharing plate. Understanding this system is essential for ordering well. Raciones are ideal for couples wanting to try several dishes.
📝 Example Sentences
Pedimos una racion de croquetas para compartir.
We ordered a portion of croquettes to share.
Una racion es mas grande que una tapa.
A racion is bigger than a tapa.