race

US /reɪs/
UK /reɪs/
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1.

gara, corsa

a competition of speed, as in running, driving, or sailing

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She won the 100-meter race.
Ha vinto la gara dei 100 metri.
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The horses are ready for the big race.
I cavalli sono pronti per la grande corsa.
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2.

razza, etnia

a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; a people, nation, or tribe

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The human race has made great progress.
La razza umana ha fatto grandi progressi.
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He studied the history of the local race.
Ha studiato la storia della razza locale.
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1.

gareggiare, correre

compete in a race

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They will race against each other tomorrow.
Si sfideranno in una gara domani.
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The children raced to the finish line.
I bambini hanno corso verso il traguardo.
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2.

sfrecciare, correre velocemente

move or progress very quickly

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His heart began to race with excitement.
Il suo cuore iniziò a battere forte per l'eccitazione.
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The car raced down the highway.
L'auto sfrecciò lungo l'autostrada.
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