Zoraida (en. Zoraida)

/θoˈɾaida/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A woman who possesses captivating beauty and often uses her cunning to influence others.
The zoraida managed to win everyone over at the party with her charm.
La zoraida logró conquistar a todos en la fiesta con su encanto.
A term used in literature to describe intriguing female characters.
In the novel, the protagonist is presented as a zoraida who deceives her enemy.
En la novela, la protagonista es presentada como una zoraida que engaña a su enemigo.
In popular tradition, it can refer to a femme fatale who leads others to ruin.
The myth of the zoraida has endured over the years as a symbol of seduction and danger.
El mito de la zoraida ha perdurado a lo largo de los años como un símbolo de seducción y peligro.

Etymology

The word 'zoraida' comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'ṣurāʾida', which means 'very beautiful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a zoraida
To be a woman with great charm and cunning.
ser una zoraida
to have the cunning of a zoraida
To have a special ability to manipulate others.
tener la astucia de una zoraida

Related Words

zoraido
Man who exhibits qualities similar to those of a zoraida.
zoraido
charm
Attraction or quality that fascinates others.
encanto

Slang Meanings

Woman who knows how to get what she wants through her beauty.
That girl is a zoraida, she always gets what she wants.
Esa chica es una zoraida, siempre obtiene lo que desea.
Colloquial term for a manipulative woman.
Be careful, don’t be deceived, she is a zoraida.
Ten cuidado, no te dejes engañar, es una zoraida.