Zureda (en. Left-handed)

/suˈɾeða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts in a less than intelligent manner.
That decision was a matter of a zureda.
Esa decisión fue cosa de un zureda.
Someone who does not understand obvious situations.
Don't be a zureda, understand the joke.
No seas un zureda, entiende la broma.
A derogatory term to describe ineptitude.
We consider him a zureda for not solving the problem.
Lo consideramos un zureda por no resolver el problema.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the term 'left-handed' in a derogatory context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a zureda
To act foolishly or ineptly.
ser un zureda
don't be a zureda
A warning to someone not to act in a less than intelligent way.
no seas zureda
to have a zureda in your head
A reference to having absurd thoughts or actions.
tener un zureda en la cabeza

Related Words

clumsiness
Lack of skill or ability.
torpeza
foolishness
A foolish action or remark.
bobería
naivety
Innocence or lack of malice.
ingenuidad

Slang Meanings

A person who does things without thinking.
That guy is a zureda, he never plans anything.
Ese es un zureda, nunca planea nada.
Someone who makes you laugh because of their silliness.
He's a zureda, but he amuses me a lot.
Es un zureda, pero me divierte mucho.