el
masculine
/ˈθoro/
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Translation
fox
Word origin
The origin is uncertain. It is usually traced to an older Spanish sense of 'idler' or 'sluggard', from a base zorr- of expressive origin linked to lagging behind or dragging along.
- Origin
- uncertain
- Root
- zorr-
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralzorros
Examples
cruzó anochecer.
A fox crossed the path at dusk.
rojiza.
The fox has a long, reddish tail.
.
They say the fox is very cunning.
¿ ?
Have you ever seen a fox in the countryside?
escondió arbustos.
The fox hid among the bushes.
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