zorro
/θoro/from spelling rules
zorro is the Spanish word for zorro (phrase).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of zorro is zorra, which refers to a vixen (a female fox). While zorro means fox, the feminine form zorra is a highly offensive vulgarity in many Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/θoro/
Did you know?
- The origin of zorro is a mystery, with linguists debating whether it comes from the Basque word azeri or even an onomatopoeia mimicking a sound.
- In certain rural contexts, the phrase está hecho un zorro can describe someone who is very experienced or 'street smart' through survival.
- The word zorro is a common noun, but it gained global fame as a proper name through the character of the masked vigilante in the early 20th century literature and film.
Examples in context
- Algunas personas describen a Tom como una mezcla entre Robin Hood y el Zorro.Some people describe Tom as a cross between Robin Hood and Zorro.Tatoeba #4622829 by saverius, translation #1043819 by CK
- Vi un zorro pequeño en el bosque.I saw a small fox in the forest.
- El zorro es un animal muy astuto.The fox is a very cunning animal.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are walking through a nature reserve.
- DanielMira, hay un zorro cerca de los arbustos.Look, there is a fox near the bushes.
- Elena¡Qué lindo es ese zorro!That fox is so cute!
- DanielEspera, el zorro se está escapando.Wait, the fox is running away.
- ElenaSe fue muy rápido hacia la montaña.It went very fast towards the mountain.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zorro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
