Zurdo (en. Southpaw)

/ˈsuɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

It refers to a person who prefers to use their left hand.

My brother is left-handed and writes with his left hand.

Mi hermano es zurdo y escribe con la mano izquierda.

In some contexts, it can refer to something designed for left-handed users.

I bought left-handed scissors so my son can use them.

Compré unas tijeras zurdas para que mi hijo pueda usarlas.

From Latin 'sinister', which means left.

to be left-handed

Refers to a person who has a preference for using their left hand.

ser zurdo

to think differently

To have a different perspective or approach (usually related to being left-handed).

pensar al revés

to leave the left hand

Referring to abandoning the preference for the left hand in certain activities.

dejar la zurda

right-handed

A person who predominantly uses the right hand.

diestro

ambidextrous

A person who can use both hands with the same skill.

ambidextro

left

Referring to something on the left or something negative.

siniestra

Left-handed with style

That player is a left-handed person with style, always making impressive plays.

Ese jugador es un zurdo con estilo, siempre hace jugadas impresionantes.

Rebel left-handed

He is a rebel left-handed person, always doing things his way.

Es un zurdo rebelde, siempre hace las cosas a su manera.