rapaz

Meaning

Adj

1. (feminine, masculine) rapacious
2. (feminine, masculine) of prey (birds)

Noun

bird of prey

Noun

1. (archaic, derogatory, masculine) lackey
2. (masculine) young man, lad, youngster
3. (masculine) boy; adolescent

Pronounced as (IPA)

/raˈpaθ/

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese rapaz (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), borrowed from Latin rapāx, rapācem (“who robs, plunders”).

Sentences

Non es un imbécil por querer unha vida normal, rapaz .

You're not a fool for wanting a normal life, boy.

O seu peso era coma o dun rapaz de catorce .

His weight was like that of a boy of fourteen.