This is the 8442nd most frequent Spanish word.
raquel
"Raquel" is a proper noun, the Spanish form of the name "Rachel."
In this sentence, 'Raquel' functions as a proper noun, specifically a personal name.
Raquel es mi amiga y vive en Barcelona.
Raquel is my friend and she lives in Barcelona.
In this example, 'Raquel' is used as a subject of a general statement to discuss its cultural associative properties as a name.
¿Sabes que 'Raquel' también es un nombre común en algunas culturas?
Did you know that 'Raquel' is also a common name in some cultures?
Here, 'Raquel' is used as a possessive noun, referring to tales or works attributed to someone named Raquel.