Cabrona (en. Bitch)

/kaˈβɾona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who acts in a cunning or treacherous manner.
She is a cabrona, always playing with other people's feelings.
Ella es una cabrona, siempre juega con los sentimientos de los demás.
Strong-willed woman who won’t let herself be trampled.
That cabrona wasn't afraid to confront her boss.
Esa cabrona no tuvo miedo de enfrentarse a su jefe.
Colloquial term used in some regions to refer to a woman considered attractive.
That cabrona left me speechless when I saw her walk in.
Esa cabrona me dejó sin palabras cuando la vi entrar.

Etymology

It comes from 'cabra', which in some contexts is used to describe a woman with negative behaviors.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you're a cabrona
refers to someone who has done something clever or crafty, often with disdain.
eres una cabrona
don't let yourself be led by a cabrona
advises not to trust deceptive or manipulative people.
no te dejes llevar por una cabrona
did a cabronada
indicates that someone did a mischievous or dishonest act.
hizo una cabronada

Related Words

cabrón
Man who behaves in a cunning or manipulative way.
cabron
goat
Can refer to the female of the cabrón in a more zoological sense.
cabra

Slang Meanings

Woman who controls situations in her favor.
That girl is a cabrona, she always comes out on top in everything.
Esa chica es una cabrona, siempre sale ganando en todo.
Term of camaraderie among strong women.
We understand each other, we are cabronas in this game.
Nos entendemos, somos cabronas en este juego.