Ramera (en. Prostitute)

/raˈme.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
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.
A woman who practices prostitution.
The ramera was on the corner looking for clients.
La ramera se encontraba en la esquina buscando clientes.

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.