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.