el zorro
/el θoro/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the fox" is translated into Spanish as el zorro.
The word zorro is also used metaphorically to describe a person who is cunning or sly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is la zorra.
How do you pronounce it?
/el θoro/
Did you know?
- While el zorro refers to the animal, the feminine form la zorra has evolved into a highly vulgar insult for a woman in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- The legendary masked swordsman Zorro takes his name from this word to highlight his cunning and stealthy nature.
- One theory suggests zorro comes from the Middle French word sor, referring to a yellowish-brown or reddish-brown color.
Examples in context
- El zorro y el oso vivían juntos.The fox and the bear lived together.Tatoeba #2975464 by marcelostockle, translation #816073 by afeinberg
- El zorro se escondió en el hueco del árbol.The fox hid in the hollow tree.Tatoeba #1623510 by hayastan, translation #63325 by CK
- Se dice que el zorro es más astuto que ningún otro animal.It is said that the fox is more cunning than any other animal.Tatoeba #5053444 by albrusgher, translation #240003 by CM
- El bosque estaba tranquilo hasta que apareció el zorro.The forest was quiet until the fox appeared.
- ¡Mira el zorrito! Es tan juguetón.Look at the little fox! It's so playful.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a nature book together.
- DanielMira, el zorro es muy bonito.Look, the fox is very pretty.
- LucíaSí, tiene un color naranja brillante.Yes, it has a bright orange color.
- Daniel¿Dónde vive el zorro normalmente?Where does the fox normally live?
- LucíaSuele vivir en el bosque.It usually lives in the forest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, zorro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
