zorro
word
ZOR-oh
ZO-roh
Definition
A 'zorro' is a fox, a small wild animal with a bushy tail, known for being clever. In popular culture, 'Zorro' can also refer to a fictional masked hero.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'zorro' is mostly used to refer to the Spanish fictional hero, but in Spanish it means 'fox' (the animal). When speaking Portuguese or Spanish, 'zorro' refers to the animal. Capitalized 'Zorro' is the hero. Watch for confusion between the hero and the animal in context.
Spanish: zorroPortuguese (BR): raposaPortuguese (PT): raposaChinese (Simplified): 狐Chinese (Traditional): 狐狸Hindi: लोमड़ीArabic: ثعلبBengali: শিয়াল - জোর্রো (নায়ক চরিত্র)Russian: лиса - Зорро (герой)Japanese: キツネ - ゾロ（ヒーロー）Vietnamese: cáo - Zorro (nhân vật anh hùng)Korean: 여우 - 조로(영웅)Turkish: tilki - Zorro (kahraman)Urdu: لومڑی - زورو (ہیرو کردار)Indonesian: rubah - Zorro (pahlawan)
Example Sentences
Have you ever watched the old Zorro movies?
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Look, a zorro just ran across the road!
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He was as sly as a zorro, always thinking one step ahead.
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A zorro is very clever when hunting.
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Zorro wears a black mask and cape.
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We saw a zorro in the forest last night.
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