zorra
/ˈθora/feminine
The English word "skeezer" can be translated into Spanish as zorra.
In Spanish, zorra is a slang term used to describe a woman of lax morals.
Meaning: (slang) a woman of lax morals (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This term is considered vulgar.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈθora/.
Did you know?
- The word has a surprising history linked to the Arabic word surriya, which meant 'concubine'. It transitioned from describing a specific social role to a general, vulgar insult.
- If you use the word to describe an animal, it is a neutral biological term for a 'vixen', but applying it to a person changes the register from science to vulgarity instantly.
- The pronunciation of zorra changes significantly between Spain and Latin America because the z is often pronounced as an 's' in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Esa zorra no tiene vergüenza.That skeezer has no shame.
- No te juntes con esa zorra.Don't hang out with that skeezer.
- La llamaron zorra en el barrio.They called her a skeezer in the neighborhood.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are gossiping about a person in their town.
- MateoSofía, ¿viste a la nueva vecina?Sofía, did you see the new neighbor?
- SofíaSí, es una zorra de cuidado.Yes, she is a real skeezer.
- MateoParece que tiene muy mala fama.It seems she has a very bad reputation.
- SofíaTodo el mundo lo dice.Everyone says so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “skeezer” translations and entries zorra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zorra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
