Zorrilla (en. Skunk)

/soˈrija/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Common name for various carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae, such as the fox.

The zorrilla is known for its distinctive fur.

La zorrilla es conocida por su pelaje distintivo.

Refers to a person who acts with cunning or deceit.

That trickster always finds a way to get his way.

Ese zorrilla siempre encuentra la manera de salir con la suya.

From Spanish 'zorro' with the diminutive suffix -illa.

to be a trickster

To act in a cunning or manipulative way

ser un zorrilla

like a trickster in the night

To do something stealthily

como zorrilla en la noche

trickster of fortune

A person who benefits from the luck of others

zorrilla de la fortuna

fox

Carnivorous mammal of the Canidae family, very cunning.

zorro

cunning

A person who knows how to deceive or has a lot of intelligence to solve situations.

astuto

deceitful

That can lead to error or confusion.

engañoso

A person who cheats in games or bets.

Don't play with him, he's a trickster.

No juegues con él, es un zorrilla.

Someone who always tries to take advantage of others.

That guy is a trickster who only looks for his own benefit.

Ese tipo es un zorrilla que solo busca su beneficio.