Meaning
bird of prey, raptor
- a predatory bird such as an eagle, hawk, or owl; a bird of prey
In a sentence
L'aquila reale è uno dei rapaci più maestosi delle nostre montagne.
The golden eagle is one of the most majestic birds of prey in our mountains.
Abbiamo avvistato un rapace mentre volava sopra la valle.
We spotted a bird of prey while it was flying over the valley.
Il gufo è un rapace che caccia principalmente durante la notte.
The owl is a bird of prey that hunts mainly at night.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rapace | masculine · singular |
| rapaci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be used as an adjective meaning 'rapacious' or 'predatory'.