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    Ramera (en. Prostitute)

    /raˈme.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who practices prostitution.
    The ramera was on the corner looking for clients.
    La ramera se encontraba en la esquina buscando clientes.
    A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.
    By calling her a ramera, he seriously offended her dignity.
    Al decirle ramera, ofendió gravemente su dignidad.
    A woman who lives off the affections of several men.
    They consider her a ramera because of the way she interacts with them.
    A ella la consideran una ramera por su forma de relacionarse con ellos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'ramera', derived from 'ramus', meaning branch, suggesting something scattered or uncontrolled.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a ramera
    To behave in a promiscuous or dishonest manner.
    andar como una ramera
    to be more ramera than ever
    To be extremely dishonest or deceitful.
    ser más ramera que nunca

    Related Words

    prostitute
    A woman who exchanges sex for money.
    prostituta
    courtesan
    A more formal synonym for prostitute.
    meretriz
    whore
    A colloquial and derogatory term for a prostitute.
    putona

    Slang Meanings

    Easy girl
    Don't pay attention to her, she's an easy girl.
    No te fijes en ella, es una chica fácil.
    Street woman
    The street woman approaches cars at night.
    La mujer de la calle se acerca a los coches en la noche.