Zoraya (en. Zoraya)

/zoˈɾaja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A species of carnivorous mammal, similar to the fox.
The zoraya is an agile animal that lives in the forests.
La zoraya es un animal ágil que vive en los bosques.
Common name in some regions to refer to a fox.
In the legend, the zoraya is cunning and elusive.
En la leyenda, la zoraya es astuta y escurridiza.
It can also refer to a cunning or skilled person.
She is a zoraya in business; she always gets what she wants.
Ella es una zoraya en los negocios, siempre consigue lo que quiere.

Etymology

From the term in Old Spanish that referred to foxes and foxes in Latin America.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like a zoraya
It is used to refer to someone who is very cunning or skilled.
como una zoraya
zoraya trap
A well-designed trap to cleverly capture someone.
trampa de zoraya
dance like a zoraya
To refer to a way of dancing cleverly or seductively.
bailar como zoraya

Related Words

fox
Carnivorous mammal from the family of canids, similar but smaller than the wolf.
zorra
carnivore
Organism that mainly feeds on meat.
carnívoro
cunning
Quality of being clever or ingenious.
astucia

Slang Meanings

In some regions, it is used to describe a deceitful person.
Don't believe him, he's a zoraya and always has a trick up his sleeve.
No le creas, es una zoraya y siempre tiene un truco bajo la manga.
Someone who is very clever in difficult situations.
At work, if you're not a zoraya, the competition will run you over.
En el trabajo, si no eres una zoraya, te pasará por encima la competencia.