Meaning
ration, portion
- A fixed allowable amount of food or supplies, especially in times of shortage.
- A regular serving or portion of food.
In a sentence
Il cane ha già mangiato la sua razione giornaliera di cibo.
The dog has already eaten its daily ration of food.
Durante il periodo di crisi, ogni famiglia riceveva una piccola razione.
During the crisis period, each family received a small ration.
Oggi avevo molta fame e ho chiesto una doppia razione.
Today I was very hungry and asked for a double portion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| razione | feminine · singular |
| razioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers to animal feed or military supplies, but also everyday food portions ('razione giornaliera').