rare

not often seen, found, or experienced; uncommon

raro, escaso, infrecuente

• be rare

Collocations a rare opportunity · rare species

• It's a rare occasion when I get to see her.

  Es una ocasión rara cuando tengo la oportunidad de verla.

not often done or experienced; unusual

raro, infrecuente, poco común

• be rare

Collocations a rare occurrence · rare event

• It's rare for them to disagree.

  Es raro que ellos estén en desacuerdo.

of meat that has been cooked only on the outside and is still red inside; not well done

raro, poco cocido

• be rare

Collocations rare steak · rare meat

• I like my steak cooked rare.

  Me gusta que me sirvan el filete poco cocido.

of a mineral that is valuable because it is not often found; precious

raro, precioso

• be rare

Collocations a rare gemstone · rare minerals

• The diamond is a rare and valuable mineral.

  El diamante es un mineral raro y valioso.