Rare in spanish
pronunciation: rɑɹ̩oʊ part of speech: adjective
rare = raro, poco común, único.
Example: In practice critical abstracts are rare, and certainly do not usually feature in published secondary services.more:
» all too rare = demasiado raro, demasiado poco común.
Example: The author argues that young adult involvement in choices about their library services is all too rare and sets out the reasons for this state of affairs.» as rare as hen's teeth = escasísimo, rarísimo.
Example: Though Georgie's home was tiny, it was the envy of many in town. a woman with a job and her own place was as rare as hen's teeth.» be a rare occurrence = ser algo muy raro, ser algo muy poco frecuente, ser algo poco frecuente, ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia.
Example: Scientists once thought that deep-sea volcanic vents were a rare occurrence.» be a rare sight = ser algo muy raro, ser algo muy poco frecuente, ser algo poco frecuente, ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia.
Example: A full-sized spare wheel is an increasingly rare sight in the boot of today's car.» in rare cases = en raros casos, en raras ocasiones.
Example: The irate patron stance is characterised by very erect posture, an angry facial expression, sustained eye contact, dilated pupils, emphatic head nods, and in rare cases, clenched fists.» on rare occasions = raramente, rara vez, en contadas ocasiones.
Example: If either spouse on rare occasions out of frustration or anger slams a door or speaks angry words is it fair to label he or she as an abuser?.» rare beauty = belleza singular.
Example: Fiji a place of stark contrasts and rare beauty.» rare bird = bicho raro.
Example: Variously described as information consultant, resource person, intelligence officer, communication scientist, etc, they are still rare birds.» rare book = libro raro, libro antiguo.
Example: Rare books, certain large size books, e.g. atlases and collections of photographs, expensive books, out of print and irreplaceable works can all come into the category of 'reference books'.» rare book collection = colección de libros raros.
Example: In the early part of the 20th century donations were received from William K. Bixby which led to the foundation of the rare book collection.» rare book libarian = bibliotecario encargado de libros raros.
Example: The history of cathedral libraries shows that each is an integral part of the cathedral and of great importance to the ecclesiastical historian, liturgiologist, musicologist, student of the humanities, rare book librarian and bibliographer.» rare book librarianship = biblioteconomía relacionada con los libros raros.
Example: The author also mentions the rather dismissive attitude of many librarians towards rare book librarianship.» rare book room = sala de libros raros.
Example: The use of clear armoured glass walls gives excellent visual supervision in the Rare Book Room and in the Manuscript and Local History Reading Room.» rare breed = bicho raro, especie rara.
Example: At the same time, all her friends are sports freaks, and they're a rare breed.» rare collection = colección de libros raros.
Example: These public libraries hold collections of provincial newspapers, unique extra-illustrated editions of county histories and rare collections acquired through bequests.» rare disease = enfermedad rara, enfermedad poco común.
Example: There was a new pharmaceutical policy enacted in 1983 known as the Orphan Drug Act designed to increase the availability of so-called 'orphan drugs' used to treat rare diseases.» rare edition = edición rara.
Example: The annals of bibliography afford many examples of the delirious extent to which book-fancying can go, when the legitimate delight in a book is transferred to a rare edition of a manuscript.» rare make = marca rara.
Example: This is a catalog of rare old violins, violas and violoncellos; also bows of rare makes.» rare species = especie rara.
Example: A variety of organisations have established lists of endangered, threatened, or rare species of wildlife that fall within their purview.» with rare exceptions = salvo raras excepciones.
Example: With rare exceptions, law firms prosper during good and bad economic times.