zotaco
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This word may also be spelled “sotaco.”
el zotaco, la zotaca(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (pejorative) (person of short stature) (Mexico)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. dwarf (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
No le llames zotaco a tu hermanito, Chuy.Don't call your brother a dwarf, Chuy.
b. midget (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Phil es un zotaco. Yo soy como dos pies más alto que él.Phil is a midget. I'm like two feet taller than he is.
c. shrimp (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Yo soy muy alta para salir con ese zotaco de Pedro.I'm too tall to date that shrimp, Pedro.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (pejorative) (of short stature) (Mexico)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. squat
Cuando estaba en la universidad quise meterme al equipo de básquet, pero el entrenador me dijo que era muy zotaco.When I was in college I wanted to join the basketball team, but the coach told me I was too squat.
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