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No. 9,158 in Spanish

zarra

"Zarra" is a colloquial Spanish term that can mean "mess," "scandal," or "something of poor quality," depending on the context.

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  • La zarra en el campo cuidaba a sus ovejas.

    The shepherdess in the field was taking care of her sheep.

    In this context, 'zarra' is used to refer to a shepherdess or woman shepherd.

  • Encontramos una zarra especialmente jugosa en el mercado hoy.

    We found an especially ripe cherry at the market today.

    Here, 'zarra' refers to a variety of cherries, often used to describe fruit or produce.

  • La zarra del vecindario organizó una fiesta para los niños.

    The woman of importance in the neighborhood organized a party for the children.

    In this use, 'zarra' signifies a woman of prominence or significance, possibly due to her role or actions within a community.

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