razione

ration

noun rah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin ratio (reckoning, portion)

Also means

portion

Usage Note

Razione refers to an allotted portion of food or supplies, especially in military or emergency contexts: la razione giornaliera ('the daily ration'). In everyday speech it can also mean a generous serving of food. The plural is regular: razioni. Do not confuse with ragione (reason), which sounds similar.

Examples

"Ogni soldato riceveva una razione di pane."

Natural Translation

Every soldier received a ration of bread.

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