Fulana (en. Tart)

/fuˈlana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

It is used as a nickname or derogatory term to refer to a woman of questionable morals.

That so-and-so is always looking for trouble.

Esa fulana siempre está buscando problemas.

A term that can refer to any woman in an informal and colloquial context.

Where is so-and-so? I need her for the project.

¿Dónde está fulana? La necesito para el proyecto.

A name sometimes used to designate a woman whose identity is preferred not to be revealed.

That so-and-so whose name I can't remember spoke to me again.

Me habló otra vez esa fulana cuya nombre no recuerdo.

The origin of 'fulana' relates to a colloquial use in the Spanish language that has evolved informally.

so-and-so

A term used to refer to a person whose name is not remembered or is not wanted to be mentioned.

fulana de tal

whatever so-and-so does

It refers to someone acting predictably or habitually.

haga lo que haga fulana

woman

A human being of the female sex.

mujer

girl

A young person, generally young and female.

chica

chick

A colloquial term to refer to a woman; often with an informal nuance.

tipa

It refers to a woman who is considered promiscuous.

Hey, don't hang out with that so-and-so, you know how she is.

Oye, no te juntes con esa fulana, ya sabes cómo es.

It is used jokingly among friends to refer to a female friend.

So-and-so, come here to help me with this.

Fulana, ven aquí a ayudarme con esto.