Perra (en. Bitch)

/ˈpe.ra/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Domestic mammal animal, of the family Canidae.
My neighbor's dog had puppies.
La perra de mi vecino tuvo cachorros.
Woman considered very promiscuous or dishonest.
They know her as the bitch of the neighborhood.
La conocen como la perra del barrio.
Derogatory term for referring to a woman.
That bitch betrayed me.
Esa perra me traicionó.

Etymology

From the Latin 'canis femina', which refers to the female of the dog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dog’s life
Difficult life full of problems.
perra vida
to be a bitch
To be a very possessive or jealous woman.
ser una perra
health bitch
Term used in some contexts to refer to negligence in health.
perra de sanidad

Related Words

dog
Male or man of the canine species.
perro
puppy
Puppy of a dog.
cachorro
canine
Related to the family of Canidae.
canina

Slang Meanings

Derogatory term for referring to a woman of questionable behavior.
They called her a bitch for her attitude.
La llamaron perra por su actitud.
Used among friends to refer to a girl in an affectionate way.
You are a good bitch.
Eres una perra buena.