Racha in english
pronunciation: strik part of speech: noun
racha = gust ; spurt ; spell.
Example: His sudden gust of audacity was quickly extinguished by her words and by her glance.Example: Consistent productivity is the goal of any supervisor -- not brief spurts of effort followed by a reduction of activities.Example: The outstanding example is Ian Sillitoe, who started writing seriously only after reading undisturbed during a lengthy spell in hospital.more:
» acabarse la buena racha = the good times + run out .
Example: But the good times ran out and the world recession of the 1970s brought rising inflation, unemployment and increasing pressure for better social services.» andar de buena racha = be on a roll .
Example: Britain is on a roll -- the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.» a rachas = by fits and starts ; in fits and starts .
Example: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on. Example: The idea for this kind of program was tossed around in fits and starts.» arrancar a racha = push-start [Generalmente referido a un vehículo] .
Example: In this video I show you guys how to push-start your bike if it has a low battery or for some reason it just doesn't want to turn over.» atravesar una buena racha = go through + a good patch .
Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.» atravesar una mala racha = go through + a bad patch ; go through + a tough patch ; go through + a difficult patch ; go through + a rough patch ; have + a rough time ; have + a rough ride ; go through + a low patch ; go through + a rough time .
Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment. Example: If you are going through a rough patch in your relationship and are looking for ways to mend it, I've got them. Example: Unfortunately the company was going through a difficult patch and I was made redundant. Example: My marriage is going through a rough patch and I am at a loss as to what to do. Example: I've been having a rough time these past two months getting over a breakup. Example: They have had a rough ride, but Austrian sweet wines are back with a vengeance. Example: Many women find they go through a low patch after they give birth, feeling tired and weepy. Example: If you have followed along with me over the years you may know that I went through heartbreak, divorce, depression and some rough times over the past few years.» buena racha = winning streak ; winning run .
Example: Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?. Example: Sadly her winning run came to an end today but not before she had put up a brave fight to finish a gallant 2nd!.» entrada en racha = slide tackle .
Example: In the 40th minute, Jimmy Conrad was shown a red card after his slide tackle on Dimitar Berbatov in the penalty box.» estar de buena racha = be on a roll .
Example: Britain is on a roll -- the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.» mala racha = bumpy ride .
Example: The article 'Online world: the bumpy ride of the Web engine' highlights problems identified with World Wide Web search engines.» mala racha económica = economic doldrums .
Example: People on both sides noted sardonically that economic doldrums were forcing Croats to turn to Serbs to help save them.» pasar por una buena racha = go through + a good patch .
Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.» pasar (por) una mala racha = go through + a bad patch ; go through + a tough patch ; go through + a difficult patch ; go through + a rough patch ; have + a rough time ; have + a rough ride ; go through + a low patch ; go through + a rough time .
Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment. Example: If you are going through a rough patch in your relationship and are looking for ways to mend it, I've got them. Example: Unfortunately the company was going through a difficult patch and I was made redundant. Example: My marriage is going through a rough patch and I am at a loss as to what to do. Example: I've been having a rough time these past two months getting over a breakup. Example: They have had a rough ride, but Austrian sweet wines are back with a vengeance. Example: Many women find they go through a low patch after they give birth, feeling tired and weepy. Example: If you have followed along with me over the years you may know that I went through heartbreak, divorce, depression and some rough times over the past few years.» racha de aire = blast .
Example: Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed Victoria overnight and into the day in a wintry blast that has felled trees and damaged homes.» racha de buena suerte = winning streak ; streak of good luck ; run of good luck ; lucky streak ; run of good fortune ; winning run .
Example: Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?. Example: However, she does know that she has an incredible streak of good luck -- everything she tries, she succeeds in. Example: Superstitious savages always feared a run of good luck; they viewed such good fortune as a certain harbinger of calamity. Example: In the midst of all this winning, I began to think I may be on a lucky streak so why not buy a lottery ticket. Example: This is because, from a statistical point of view, in the lottery it is possible for a few people to have a remarkable run of good fortune. Example: Sadly her winning run came to an end today but not before she had put up a brave fight to finish a gallant 2nd!.» racha de calor = hot spell .
Example: By Friday night the weather turned for the worst as the hot spell gave way to strong winds and a heavy grey sky.» racha de mala suerte = losing streak ; run of bad luck ; run of bad fortune ; streak of bad luck ; unlucky streak .
Example: It seems like we're headed for another losing streak. Example: Everyone has a run of bad luck at one time or another. Example: Nokia's run of bad fortune shows no sign of letting up anytime soon. Example: After a streak of bad luck, he was given a second chance to make a comeback, and he took full advantage of it. Example: As some of you may have read, we have kind of hit a bit of an unlucky streak, although luckily, we are still ahead a couple thousand dollars.» racha de victorias = unbeaten run ; winning run ; winning streak .
Example: Going on an unbeaten run gives a team belief and a sense of invincibility at times. Example: Sadly her winning run came to an end today but not before she had put up a brave fight to finish a gallant 2nd!. Example: Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.» romper la mala racha = get + a fluk(e)y break ; get + a lucky break .
Example: Sometimes we get a flukey break and liberalism succeeds and we move forward. Example: His dad finally got a lucky break, and working in a law firm is a pretty big break.» tener una buena racha = be on a roll .
Example: Britain is on a roll -- the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.» tener una mala racha = have + a rough time ; have + a rough ride .
Example: I've been having a rough time these past two months getting over a breakup. Example: They have had a rough ride, but Austrian sweet wines are back with a vengeance.» tener una racha de mala suerte = have + a run of bad luck .
Example: I've had a run of bad luck recently and I'm totally skint.» una racha de = a rash of ; a stretch of ; a run of ; a spate of .
Example: The prolonged and often passionate debate on Community membership provoked not only a rash of polemical and partisan literature but also more balanced and informative texts for public consumption as well as more reflective academic evaluations. Example: But then a stretch of warm weather, even some rain, melted one of the rinks and left the other two in bad shape. Example: This moderation comes after a run of very strong gains in retail sales in prior months. Example: Police is urging people to keep their vehicles locked and secure following a spate of thefts across the area.