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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