zorra
/ˈθora/
The English phrase "hoochie mama" can be translated to Spanish as zorra.
zorra is a derogatory term used to describe a woman who is perceived as promiscuous or sexually provocative.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of zorra is /ˈθora/.
Did you know?
- While zorra is a severe insult for a woman, the masculine form zorro is often used admiringly to describe someone who is clever.
- The word zorra is also the standard Spanish word for 'female fox'.
- The word zorra originally referred to a 'concubine' in Arabic, but over time it transitioned from describing a person's social status to a common insult.
Examples in context
- Esa mujer es una zorra.That woman is a slut.
- No seas una zorra.Don't be a slut.
- La llamaron zorra en la calle.They called her a slut in the street.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a girl at a party.
- Alejandro¿Viste cómo se viste esa chica?Did you see how that girl dresses?
- LucíaSí, parece una zorra.Yes, she looks like a slut.
- AlejandroEs muy provocativa.She is very provocative.
- LucíaExactamente, es muy obvio.Exactly, it is very obvious.
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.
