(in a bar): una ración de calamares = a portion or plate of squid
In Spain, a ración is a serving of food eaten in a bar or café, generally with a drink. Friends or relatives meet in a bar or café, order a number of raciones, and share them. Raciones tend to be larger and more elaborate than tapas. They may be something like Spanish omelet, squid, octopus, cheese, ham, or chorizo, among others.
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share, part, portion, helping, military ration
(in a bar): una ración de calamares = a portion or plate of squid
In Spain, a ración is a serving of food eaten in a bar or café, generally with a drink. Friends or relatives meet in a bar or café, order a number of raciones, and share them. Raciones tend to be larger and more elaborate than tapas. They may be something like Spanish omelet, squid, octopus, cheese, ham, or chorizo, among others.
It means a measurement, portion, or helping..
Like.. Quiero una ración de leche. (I want a portion of milk.)
Fun Fact: It's used in a variety of Spanish songs, especially love songs :)
Like.. Quiero una ración de tu corazón. (I would like a portion of your heart.)
If you need help in the future for simple words, that you can look up definitions on later... try using the google translate site. :)