zurra

[ˈsura]

/[ˈsura]/ noun

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The verdict

“zurra” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Acción de zurrar las pieles (quitarles el pelo, curtirlas y adobarlas).

Key facts for zurra
PropertyValue
Headwordzurra
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈsura]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “zurra” sits in Spanish frequency

zurra falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

zurra is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈsura]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 5 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for zurra in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is zurra, spelled Z-U-R-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Acción de zurrar las pieles (quitarles el pelo, curtirlas y adobarlas).
  2. 2
    Castigo de serie de golpes o azotes.
  3. 3
    Pelea, disputa o riña, especialmente a golpes.
  4. 4
    Continuación del trabajo en alguna materia, especialmente leyendo o estudiando.
  5. 5
    Bebida para refrescarse, que mezcla vino con agua, cítricos y otros elementos.

Synonyms

azotainacuerizapalizacontiendapendenciatrifulcazipizapesangría

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "zurra"?
"zurra" is spelled Z-U-R-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈsura].
What does "zurra" mean?
As a noun, "zurra" means: Acción de zurrar las pieles (quitarles el pelo, curtirlas y adobarlas).
How do you pronounce "zurra"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "zurra" is [ˈsura]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "zurra" come from?
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Using “zurra”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is Z-U-R-R-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈsura] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list