zorra

ˈso.raanimal metaphor, gendered slur

What does zorra mean? zorra is a Spanish strong that translates to “slut / whore / bitch” in English.

female fox / vixen

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"slut / whore / bitch"

Promiscuous woman; fox (animal). Used similarly to 'fox' in English but more vulgar.

Esa zorra le fue infiel. (That slut cheated on him.)

Context

  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Common gendered insult across Spanish-speaking world. Implies a woman is sexually promiscuous or cunning like a fox. Less severe than 'puta' but still offensive. Can be reclaimed by women in some contexts. In animal contexts, simply means vixen. The masculine 'zorro' is usually neutral (fox) or implies a cunning man, rarely promiscuous.

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puta

ˈpu.ta

whore / bitch / fucking (as intensifier)

Prostitute or promiscuous woman; used as general expletive or intensifier. When combined with 'madre' becomes extremely severe.

3 / 5character attack, sexual act

pajero

paˈxe.ɾo

wanker / lazy bastard / flake

Someone who masturbates a lot; figuratively, a supremely lazy person or someone who talks a lot but never follows through.

4 / 5scatological, character attack

comemierda

ˌko.meˈmjeɾ.ða

arrogant prick / stuck-up bitch / full of shit

A deeply arrogant, conceited person who thinks they are better than everyone else, or alternatively, a complete fool.

3 / 5family insult, exclamation

la madre que te parió

la ˈma.ðɾe ke te paˈɾjo

you son of a bitch / goddammit to hell

An exclamation of anger, frustration, or bewildered amazement directed at someone. It leaves the actual insult unsaid but heavily implied.

4 / 5verb, sexual

chingar

tʃinˈɡaɾ

to fuck / to screw / to mess with

Ubiquitous Mexican verb with dozens of meanings including to bother, ruin, steal, drink heavily, or engage in sexual activity. The center of Mexican profanity.

4 / 5anatomical, regional variant

concha

ˈkon.tʃa

cunt / pussy

Seashell in Spain and most of Latin America; vulgar slang for female genitalia in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, and parts of Mexico.

2 / 5anatomical, character attack

pelotudo

pe.loˈtu.ðo

idiot / moron / dumbass

Stupid person, idiot. Similar to boludo but slightly more insulting in Argentina.

4 / 5exclamation, anatomical

la concha de la lora

la ˈkon.tʃa ðe la ˈlo.ɾa

for fuck's sake / godfuckingdammit

An exclamation of extreme frustration, surprise, or anger. It vividly expresses that a situation has gone completely wrong.