zorrito
/θorito/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "little fox" is zorrito.
zorrito is used to refer to a small fox or a young fox.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zorrito is zorritos.
How do you pronounce it?
/θorito/
Did you know?
- While zorrito means 'little fox', using the same root in the word zorra can be a highly offensive slur when referring to a woman.
- The word zorrito can be used as a nickname or 'apodo' for someone with reddish hair or a very bright, orange-toned complexion.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person zorrito or zorrita can be a backhanded compliment, implying they are clever or cunning rather than cute.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, zorrito! ¿Qué tal estás hoy?Hey, little fox! How are you today?
- Vi un zorrito en el bosque.I saw a little fox in the forest.
- El zorrito tiene la cola muy larga.The little fox has a very long tail.
- Ese zorrito es muy rápido.That little fox is very fast.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are walking through a park near a forest.
- Sofía¿Viste aquel zorrito entre los arbustos?Did you see that little fox among the bushes?
- AlejandroSí, el zorrito era muy pequeño.Yes, the little fox was very small.
- SofíaEs muy lindo verlo correr.It is very cute to see it run.
- AlejandroEs verdad, parece un juguete.It's true, it looks like a toy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
