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My first on-screen kiss was lame: Nickelodeon. But my first real-life kiss was super cute and nice, but still very awkward. It was with this hot skateboarder with dreadlocks. He was my little Rasta man.
Christian Serratos

Meaning of "Rasta" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RASTA

Rasta  [ˈræstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RASTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rasta can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RASTA


Antofagasta
ˌæntəfəˈɡæstə
aster
ˈæstə
Astor
ˈæstə
basta
ˈbæstə
cadaster
kəˈdæstə
cadastre
kəˈdæstə
canasta
kəˈnæstə
cotoneaster
kəˌtəʊnɪˈæstə
cremaster
krɪˈmæstə
diaster
daɪˈæstə
Jocasta
dʒəʊˈkæstə
oleaster
ˌəʊlɪˈæstə
pasta
ˈpæstə
piaster
pɪˈæstə
piastre
pɪˈæstə
pilaster
pɪˈlæstə
pinaster
paɪˈnæstə
raster
ˈræstə
spiraster
spaɪˈræstə
Zoroaster
ˌzɒrəʊˈæstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RASTA

Rasputin
raspy
rasse
rastafari
Rastafarian
Rastafarianism

WORDS THAT END LIKE RASTA

Aosta
Augusta
autopista
barista
Batista
Boa Vista
Buena Vista
cesta
costa
cuesta
fashionista
festa
fiesta
gangsta
hosta
siesta
testa
turista
vesta
vista

Synonyms and antonyms of Rasta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Rasta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RASTA

Find out the translation of Rasta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Rasta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Rasta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉斯塔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Rasta
570 millions of speakers

English

Rasta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रास्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الراستا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Rasta
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Rasta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

rasta
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rasta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rasta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rasta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラスタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라 스타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rasta
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Rasta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரஸ்தா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रास्ता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rasta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rasta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rasta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Rasta
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rasta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Rasta
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rasta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Rasta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rasta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rasta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RASTA»

The term «Rasta» is very widely used and occupies the 17.700 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RASTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Rasta

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2 QUOTES WITH «RASTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Rasta.
1
Christian Serratos
My first on-screen kiss was lame: Nickelodeon. But my first real-life kiss was super cute and nice, but still very awkward. It was with this hot skateboarder with dreadlocks. He was my little Rasta man.
2
Burning Spear
Rasta is to know. Rasta is to answer, which is the final step.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RASTA»

Discover the use of Rasta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rasta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Becoming Rasta: Origins of Rastafari Identity in Jamaica
Charles Price draws on in-depth interviews to reveal the personal experiences of those who adopted the religion in the 1950s to 1970s, one generation past the movement's emergence .
Charles Price, 2009
2
The First Rasta: Leonard Howell and the Rise of Rastafarianism
Although jailed, ridiculed, and treated as insane, Howell, also known as the Gong, established a Rasta community of 4,500 members, the first agro-industrial enterprise devoted to producing marijuana.
Stephen Davis, Helene Lee, 2012
3
How to Become a Rasta: Rastafari Religion, Rastafarian ...
A great Rasta book for those who want to become a Rastafarian. Written by a Jamaican Rasta Woman, this book explains Rasta beliefs, how to convert to Rastafarianism, the true ways of dress as a Rastafarian, and the meaning of Rasta.
Empress Yuajah, 2011
4
Reggae, Rasta, revolution: Jamaican music from ska to dub
The first ever anthology on the Jamaican popular music forms that have changed the shape of Western popular music. Beginning with Bob Marley, the book explores the roots of Jamaican pop from mento, ska, calypso, and rock steady.
Chris Potash, 1997
5
Rasta and Resistance: From Marcus Garvey to Walter Rodney
This book, reprinted for the fourth time, serves to break the intellectual traditions which placed the stamp of millenarianism on Rasta.
Horace Campbell, 2007
6
A Rasta Cat & Cat-o-Nine Tale: Pussy Overboard
All of that was only the begining because the real adventure was to take place when they got to the beach. Join these two friends in this first book of adventures featuring Rasta Cat and Cat-O-Nine..Pussy Overboard.
Sala-d Malcolm, 2011
7
Canal Zone Richard Prince YES RASTA: Selected Court ...
Couple this testimony with his affidavit; reproductions of his entire series of Canal Zone paintings; and his lawyer's detailed argument defending their copyright status, with Patrick Cariou's own exhaustive, illustrated assertions of ...
Greg Allen, 2011
8
The Rasta Cookbook
Explains the cultural and religious basis for Ras Tafari cuisine, and includes recipes for beverages, entrees, soups, desserts, snacks, and cakes
Laura Osborne, 1992
9
Regulated Agent-Based Social Systems: First International ...
The intention of the RASTA workshop, and of this volume, is to bring together researchers from computer science as well as the social sciences who see their common interest in social theories for the construction and regulation of mul- ...
Gabriela Lindemann, Daniel Moldt, Mario Paolucci, 2004
10
Yes Rasta
With a penchant for adventure, the photographer of "Surfers" journeyed to Jamaica to enter the secluded world of the Rastafarians, a world, culture, and religion closed to outsiders.
‎2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RASTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Rasta is used in the context of the following news items.
1
I could take slaps from MPs for my comments – Blakk Rasta
Musician and former radio presenter at Hitz FM, Blakk Rasta has apologized to Parliament for the second time after he alleged that about 80 percent of ... «Citifmonline, Jul 15»
2
Judgement Day: Prof Dodoo, Blakk Rasta meet MPs today
Emmanuel Bedzrah, who is a member of the Privileges Committee, told Joy News MPs are taking comments made by the Professor Dodoo and Blakk Rasta ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
3
Photos: Blakk Rasta remarries
Reggae artiste and former host of "Taxi Driver", Mr. Abubakar Ahmed popularly known as Blakk Rasta lost his wife some years ago but has found love again. «Pulse.com.gh, Jul 15»
4
Ekow Micah: 'Blakk Rasta is a shame to Rastafarians'
The President of the Music Council of Ghana, Mr. Nester Ekow Micah, has opined that Hitz 103.9 FM's former presenter, Blakk Rasta, is a coward, a charlatan, ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
5
I'm currently unemployed on radio - Blakk Rasta
It is no news also that Blakk Rasta announced his resignation from Hitz FM on social media when he tweeted and posted it on Facebook last Monday afternoon. «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
6
Blakk Rasta quits Hitz FM
Making the announcement on both his Facebook and Twitter pages on Tuesday, Blakk Rasta, known in real life as Abubakar Ahmed explained that he no longer ... «Citifmonline, Jul 15»
7
Blakk Rasta faces Parliament [Photos]
Radio host and musician, Blakk Rasta on Thursday met Parliament's Privileges Committee over alleged comments he made claiming that over 80% of Members ... «Citifmonline, Jun 15»
8
Parliament to grill Blakk Rasta on Thursday
Musician and Radio Host, Black Rasta is expected before Parliament's Privileges Committee on Thursday, June 25 for alleging that about 80% of Members of ... «Citifmonline, Jun 15»
9
Blakk Rasta's wee comment reckless – Kweku Baako
Editor in Chief of the New Crusading GUIDE newspaper has described as "reckless" the assertion by reggae radio show host, Blackk Rasta that about 80% of ... «GhanaWeb, Jun 15»
10
Black Rasta dragged to Parliament's Privileges Committee
Musician and Radio Host, Black Rasta has been dragged to the Privileges Committee of Parliament for alleging that about 80 percent or more of Ghana's ... «Citifmonline, Jun 15»

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