la porra
/la pora/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the sport cheer" is translated into Spanish as la porra.
la porra refers to a rhythmic shout or chant used by a crowd to support a sports team.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the regional cheer ¡A por ellos, oé! is used.
Did you know?
- The word porra shares a surprising linguistic ancestor with the English word 'porridge'. Both stems trace back to the Latin word for 'leek', porrum.
- Beyond sports, porra can refer to a police baton. Because of this, the word's meaning depends entirely on whether you are at a stadium or encountering law enforcement.
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, a porra is also a type of gambling pool or a betting game where people guess the final score of a match.
Examples in context
- La porra de la escuela es muy ruidosa.The school cheer is very noisy.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are watching a football game.
- Daniel¡Escucha la porra de la gente!Listen to the people's cheer!
- ElenaEs muy emocionante, Daniel.It is very exciting, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Te sabes la porra oficial?Do you know the official cheer?
- ElenaSí, Elena la recuerda perfectamente.Yes, Elena remembers it perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, porra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
