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Letter r

Rayar / rallar
Confusion caused by the lack of phonetic difference between "ll" and "y" in many Spanish speaking regions. They are two different verbs.
Rayar: (From the Latín radiare.) transitive. To make lines or stripes. // 2. To cross out written or printed words with one or more lines. // 3. underline. // 4. to ruin or spoil a smooth or polished surface with scratches or incisions.
Rallar: (From rallo.) transitive. To break up something into small pieces by rubbing it on a grater.
Ejemplo:
Ralla más queso para la pasta.
El gato ha rayado la mesa nueva.

Recepcionar
Incorrect. The correct form in Spanish is recibir.
Ejemplo:
El Rey recibió a los embajadores.

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