ratxa

Catalan

Etymology

From Arabic رَجّة (rajja, agitation), from رَجَّ (rajja, to shake). Cognate to Spanish racha.

Pronunciation

Noun

ratxa f (plural ratxes)

  1. gust (a strong, abrupt rush of wind)
    Synonym: ràfega
  2. (figurative) stretch, spell, period (an indefinite period of time)
    Synonym: tongada

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