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    Porristas (en. Cheerleaders)

    /porɾisˈtas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of people who cheer and support a sports team through choreographies and chants.
    The cheerleaders of the football team were crucial in uplifting the audience's spirits.
    Las porristas del equipo de fútbol fueron fundamentales para levantar el ánimo del público.
    Cheerleading activity at sports events.
    The presentation of the cheerleaders before the game was spectacular.
    La presentación de las porristas antes del partido fue espectacular.
    Cheerleaders also organize additional events and activities to foster sports spirit.
    The cheerleaders organized a gala to raise funds for the team.
    Las porristas organizaron una gala para recaudar fondos para el equipo.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the word 'porra', which refers to a type of support or backing, combined with the suffix '-ista', which indicates belonging or profession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cheerleader
    A person dedicated to performing cheer at sports events.
    porrista
    cheerleader of the team
    Cheerleader that supports a specific team.
    porrista del equipo
    cheerleading squad
    Group of cheerleaders that specializes in cheerleading.
    porristas de animación

    Related Words

    cheerleading
    Activity of motivating a group with dances and chants.
    animación
    chant
    Song or chant used to cheer.
    cántico
    acrobatics
    Acrobatics performed by cheerleaders.
    acrobacias

    Slang Meanings

    The cheerleading girls of the team.
    The cheerleaders always bring the best energy to the game.
    Las porristas siempre traen la mejor energía al juego.
    They are sometimes simply called 'porras'.
    Cheerleaders are essential at every sports competition.
    Las porras son esenciales en toda competencia deportiva.