Porrista (en. Cheerleader)

/poˈris.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who cheers for a sports team with chants and choreographies.
The cheerleader rallied the audience with her incredible stunts.
La porrista animó al público con sus increíbles acrobacias.
Member of a cheerleading group.
Each cheerleader had her moment to showcase a routine.
Cada porrista tuvo su momento para mostrar una rutina.
A girl or young person who participates in cheerleading activities.
The cheerleader of the women's team is very talented.
La porrista del equipo femenino es muy talentosa.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'porra', referring to cheerleading sticks.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cheer
To support someone or something enthusiastically.
hacer porras
to be in the cheers
To actively participate in the animation of an event.
estar en las porras
to dedicate a cheer
To create a chant or slogan for a team or event.
dedicar una porra

Related Words

animation
Action of cheering at an event or show.
animación
prisons
Set of shouts or songs to encourage a team.
cárceles
choreography
Sequence of danced movements that accompanies the cheerleading.
coreografía

Slang Meanings

Enthusiastic cheerleader.
That cheerleader is the most famous in the school.
Esa porrista es la más famosa del colegio.
A girl who stands out for her energy and charisma at events.
She is a true cheerleader, always full of life.
Ella es una verdadera porrista, siempre llena de vida.