whore

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona, normalmente mujer, que mantiene relaciones sexuales a cambio de dinero; también se usa como insulto despectivo hacia una persona, en especial una mujer, con connotación de promiscuidad o falta de moral.

A noun referring to a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

1. Sex workerB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   Trabajadora sexual

   • The novel tells the story of a young woman forced into becoming a whore.
   • Historically, many cities had designated areas where whores could work.
   • The documentary explored the lives of whores in the 19th century.

   Sinónimoscall girlcourtesanescortharlothookerlady-of-the-nightproprostitutestreetwalkerstrumpettarttrollopworking girl

2. Derogatory termC1informal

   A highly offensive term used to insult a person, especially a woman, implying promiscuity or moral corruption.

   Prostituta (insulto)

   • He called her a whore during the argument, which was deeply insulting.
   • Using the word 'whore' as an insult is considered extremely offensive.
   • She was unfairly labeled a whore by her jealous rivals.

   Sinónimosharlothookerhussyprostituteskankslagslutstrumpettarttramp

• Verbo que significa mantener relaciones sexuales a cambio de dinero o, de forma despectiva, degradarse o prostituirse para obtener algún beneficio personal.

A verb meaning to engage in sexual activity for payment, or (derogatory) to debase oneself for personal gain.

1. Work as a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   prostituirse

   • She was forced to whore on the streets to survive.
   • He whored for years before leaving that life behind.
   • The novel depicts a character who whored to pay off debts.

   Sinónimoshookhustle

2. Have unlawful sex with a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual relations with a prostitute, often implying moral or legal transgression.

   Tener relaciones sexuales con una prostituta

   • He was caught whoring in the red-light district.
   • The scandal involved politicians whoring with paid escorts.
   • They whored together during their travels abroad.

3. Compromise oneself for gainC2informal

   To debase or prostitute oneself for money, power, or other advantages.

   Prostituirse por beneficio

   • He whored his artistic talent for commercial success.
   • The journalist whored his integrity for a scoop.
   • She refused to whore her principles for a promotion.

   Sinónimoslower oneselfprostitutesell out