Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zorra

noun

/ˈzɔr.ɐ/

Definition

A term used in various contexts, often referring to a female fox or as a colloquial expression in some regions.

Examples

Ela é tão esperta quanto uma zorra. (She is as clever as a fox.)
A zorra não se deixou enganar facilmente. (The fox was not easily deceived.)
Na gíria, chamaram-na de zorra por seu comportamento. (In slang, she was called a ‘zorra’ because of her behavior.)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘zorra’ can colloquially denote someone who is promiscuous or acts in a way that is not respectable. It can also refer to a female fox, emphasizing cunning or sly behavior.