zorra
/ˈθora/
The English phrase "hoochie" can be translated into Spanish as zorra.
The term is used to describe a female who dresses scantily. Depending on the context and region, there are other ways to describe women based on attractiveness or perceived sexual availability: in Spain, you might hear Tía buena to mean a "hot chick," while in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, the informal phrase Chica fácil (meaning "easy girl") is used to imply a woman is willing to engage in casual sexual relationships.
Meaning: female who dresses scantily (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word zorra is highly informal and carries a strong derogatory connotation, similar to calling someone a slut or a harlot.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the noun zorra plural, add -s to form zorras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθora/
Did you know?
- While zorra is a severe insult for a woman, the masculine form zorro is often used as a compliment to describe a man who is clever or a smooth operator.
- In a completely different context, zorra is also the standard Spanish word for a 'female fox'.
- The word zorra actually originates from the Arabic word for 'concubine', suggesting its history is rooted in descriptions of women's social and sexual status.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a girl at a party.
- MateoMira a esa zorra.Look at that hoochie.
- LucíaNo digas eso, Mateo.Don't say that, Mateo.
- MateoEs verdad, viste muy provocativo.It's true, she dresses very provocatively.
- LucíaA ella no le importa lo que digas.She doesn't care what you say.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry zorra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zorra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
