This is the 8447th most frequent Spanish word.
raya
"Raya" in English means "line," "stripe," or "ray," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'raya' is used to describe a visual pattern, specifically a stripe or line on an animal's fur.
El tigre tiene una raya negra a lo largo de su espalda.
The tiger has a black stripe along its back.
Here, 'raya' refers to a boundary line or guideline that one should stay within in an activity like coloring.
Por favor, no te salgas de la raya mientras coloreas.
Please, do not go outside the line while coloring.
In this context, 'raya' is used figuratively to denote a threshold or limit, specifically the time boundary of a deadline.