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No. 9,170 in Spanish

zorra

"Zorra" can mean "fox" (the animal) or be used as a slang term for a promiscuous woman (derogatory).

In a sentence

  • La zorra cuidaba de sus cachorros en el bosque.

    The fox cared for her cubs in the forest.

    Here, 'zorra' is used to refer to the animal, the fox, showing literal usage with no negative implications.

  • Algunos la consideran una zorra por sus actos deshonestos.

    Some consider her a sly person due to her dishonest acts.

    In this sentence, 'zorra' metaphorically conveys slyness or cunning behavior, derived from the animal's characteristics.

  • No deberías insultar llamando a alguien 'zorra'.

    You shouldn't insult someone by calling them 'zorra'.

    The term 'zorra' can be taken as an insult, implying negative or offensive meanings depending on context.

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