raro / rara (adjective)

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  1. strange, weird, odd
  2. rare, unusual, uncommon

⚠️ False friend: usually means "strange/weird" rather than "rare" (as in scarce or undercooked meat), though "rare" in the sense of uncommon is also a valid translation

Estos champiñones huelen raro, seguro que están malos.

These mushrooms smell weird, they're probably gone bad.

¿Cómo se llama esa planta con flores tan raras?

What's that plant with such strange flowers called?

Mi tía dedicó toda su vida a la lexicografía y adora las palabras raras.

My aunt devoted her whole life to lexicography and loves obscure words.

Observé algo raro en su mirada cuando mencioné el dinero.

I noticed something odd in his eyes when I mentioned the money.

Si te preguntan por el olor raro en la , responde con calma.

If they ask you about the weird smell in the kitchen, answer calmly.