What does el morro mean in english: Morro – Translation, and Meaning in English

Morro – Translation, and Meaning in English

Definition – Morro and its feminine form morra are one of the most robust Mexican slang words. We use it to call a girl or a boy, but we can also use it to express how young they are. Depending on the context, it could mean ‘kid’, ‘young’, ‘dude’, ‘guy’, ‘boy’ and ‘girl’. 

• Meaning of ‘Morro’
• Uses of ‘Morro’
• Examples
• Contexts Where You Can Use ‘Morro’
• Synonyms of ‘Morro’

What Does ‘Morro’ Mean?

• Translation #1: It’s used as a synonym of ‘dude’ or ‘buddy’. 
• Translation #2: If used to express someone’s youth, it means ‘young’. 
• Translation #3: In informal conversations, we use this word to refer to a man or women, as a result, it will be translated as ‘guy’ or ‘girl’.  
• Translation #4: It’s also an informal synonym of ‘boy’ or ‘kid’.  
• Translation #5: Depending on the context, it could also be used to say ‘boyfriend’. ‘Morra’ is also a synonym of ‘girlfriend’. 
• Translation #6: In standard Spanish, ‘morro’ could either mean ‘front’ or ‘snout’. 

How and When to Use ‘Morro’?

• As a synonym of ‘buddy’ or ‘dude’. This Mexican slang word is used among friends. As a result, it’s translated as ‘dude’ or ‘buddy’. Be aware that this meaning of ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ is only applied among young people. 
• To express that someone is young. In many contexts, ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ are used as a synonym of ‘young’. In these cases, you need to combine these Mexican slang words with the verb estar. Depending on the context, this expression could also be used to express that a person’s youth implies certain innocence. We also use ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ with the verb ser to express that someone is ‘the youngest’.  
• As a synonym of ‘guy’ or ‘girl’. In informal contexts, we use this slang word as a way to refer to a young man or woman whose name we don’t know. Therefore, in this situation, ‘morro’ or ‘morra’ are translated as ‘guy’ or ‘girl’. 
• As a synonym of ‘boy’, ‘girl’ or ‘kid’. Another way to use these words is as a synonym of ‘kid’, ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. This meaning is very popular when talking about your own kids or someone else’s. However, we can also use ‘morra’ and ‘morro’ to refer to a ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. 
• To say ‘boyfriend’ and ‘girlfriend’. Among young people, one of the most common ways to use ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ is a synonym of ‘boyfriend’ and ‘girlfriend’. 
• As a synonym of ‘nose’ or ‘front’. In standard Spanish, ‘morro’ is a word that we use to talk about the front part of some vehicles and an animal’s mouth and nose. As a result, this word will be translated as ‘snout’, ‘nose’ or ‘front’. When using this meaning keep in mind that ‘morro’ doesn’t have a feminine form. 

Examples on How to Use Morro

The following examples will help you understand how to use ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ correctly. 

As a synonym of ‘buddy’ or ‘dude’

Using these words as a way to call your friends is very common in Mexican Spanish. However, keep in mind that this meaning of morro and morra is only used by young people. 

Morro, ¿vamos a ir al cine mañana?
Dude, are we going to the movies tomorrow?

Oye, morra, ¿a qué hora llegas a tu casa?
Hey, buddy, what time do you get home?

To express that someone is young

When combining ‘morro’ and ‘estar’, we can express that a person is young. However, remember that depending on the context these phrases can imply that someone is too innocent. 

Karla está muy morra para vestirse así
Karla is too young to dress like that

¿No entendiste? Es que estás bien morro
I don’t think Ismael can go in, he’s too young

Héctor me dijo que no puede venir porque va a ayudar a su jefe
You didn’t understand? It’s because you’re too innocent

As you may know, the meaning of a sentence can be affected if we use ‘ser’ instead of ‘estar’. This is the case with ‘morro’: while with ‘estar’ this word talks about someone’s youth, with ‘ser’ morro is used to say ‘youngest’. 

Adrián es el más morro de mis hermanos
Adrian is my youngest brother

Laura es la más morrita de mi clase
Laura is the youngest of my class

As you may have noticed, ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ are not interchangeable and you need to learn when and how to use these verbs. Since this can be a very challenging topic, in this article, I’ll focus on teaching you how to use ser in Spanish.  

As a synonym of ‘guy’ or ‘girl’

One thing you need to keep in mind when using ‘morra’ or ‘morro’ with this meaning is that we only use these words to refer to young men and women. 

La morra de la tienda es muy grosera
The girl from the store is very rude

Esa morra está muy guapa, pero dicen que es muy mala onda
That girl is very pretty, but they say she’s not nice

Si necesitas practicar tu español, esos morros son mexicanos
If you need to practice your Spanish, those guys are Mexican

As a synonym of ‘boy’, ‘girl’ or ‘kid’.

When using these Mexican slang words to talk about someone’s kids, it’s common to find them in their diminutive forms ‘morrito’ and ‘morrita’. We do this as a way to express that those kids are still very young. We can also use this word, to talk to a boy that we don’t know. 

Oye, morro, ¿dónde puedo tomar un autobús?
Hey, kiddo, where can I take a bus?

¿Sabías que Marcela tiene dos morritos y una morrita?
Did you know that Marcela has two boys and one girl?

¿Cómo están tus morros? Los míos ya van a entrar a la universidad
How are your kids? Mine are about to start college

To say ‘boyfriend’ and ‘girlfriend’

Unlike other meanings, this context is more common among young people. Be aware that as long as you’re in an informal conversation, you can use ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ to talk about your or someone else’s partner. 

Noemí es la morra de Adam
Noemí is Adam’s girlfriend

La nueva morra de mi tío está muy guapa
My uncle’s new girlfriend is very pretty

Dile a tu morro que no se le olviden los boletos
Tell your boyfriend not to forget the tickets

As a synonym of ‘nose’ or ‘front’

Although ‘morro’ is the direct translation of ‘nose’ and ‘front’ we only use it when talking about an animal’s mouth or the front part of a vehicle. In this case, ‘morro’ doesn’t have a feminine form. 

Creo que mi perro está enfermo, tiene el morro seco
I think my dog is sick, his snout is dry

David tuvo un accidente, el morro de su coche quedó destrozado
David had an accident, the front part of his car was destroyed

Who Can You Use ‘Morro’ With?

In its standard form, it’s very common to find ‘morro’ in formal writing samples such as books and news. Don’t forget that in this context, this word is only used to talk about vehicles and animals. 

The rest of the meanings of ‘morro’ and ‘morra’ are used in informal situations. Even though these Mexican slang words are very common among all people, as mentioned before, when using it as a way to say ‘buddy’, ‘dude’, ‘girlfriend’ or boyfriend, it will be more popular among young people. 

When using it as a synonym of ‘kids’, adult women don’t use it as much as men do. However, when morro or morra mean ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ you may hear people from all ages using this slang word.  

Other Ways to Say ‘Morro’

Here are other synonyms that you can use to replace ‘morro’ when needed.

• Compa  → This is another Mexican slang word that we can use to say ‘buddy’ or ‘dude’. However, keep in mind that this word is more used among men. Here, you can learn more about the different meanings and uses of compa. 
• Chico → ‘Chico’, as well as the femenine form ‘chica’, is one of the direct translations of ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. Just as morro and morra, we can use these words with ‘ser’ to say that someone is the youngest. Additionally, when combined with ‘estar’, we’ll express that a person is young. 
• Chavo → ‘Chavo’ and ‘chava’ are Mexican slang words that mean ‘kid’, ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. We also use them to say boyfriend and girlfriend. Chava can also be used as a nickname. In this list, you’ll find the most common mexican nicknames.  
• Niño → ‘Niño’ and ‘niña’ are the direct translation of ‘boy’ and ‘girl’. Niños is used as a synonym of ‘kids’. 
• Hijos → This word can be translated either as ‘children’ or ‘kids’.
• Novio → This is the standard word to say ‘boyfriend’. As a result, ‘novia’ is the direct translation of ‘girlfriend’. 
• Tipo → The direct translation of this Spanish word is ‘guy’. 
• Joven → In Spanish, ‘young’ is translated as ‘joven’. You can use this word with ‘ser’ or ‘estar’. However, be aware that using one or the other will affect the meaning of your sentence. 
• Hocico → ‘Hocico’ is the standard translation of ‘snout’. 
• Parte delantera → When talking about objects and vehicles, in Spanish, ‘front’ is translated as ‘parte delantera’.  

Frequently Asked Questions – San Juan National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

What is the White flag with the jagged red cross?

At El Morro and San Cristobal alongside the U.S. and Puerto Rican Flags flies the “Cross of Burgundy,” a Spanish military flag used from the 16th to the 18th century to identify warships, forts, and regiments of troops loyal to the king of Spain. When the great forts were built, this was the flag flown.

Where are the nearest bathrooms?

There are bathrooms in both forts on the same levels as the main entrances. At El Morro go into the plaza, turn slightly left and look for the water fountain. At San Cristóbal, enter the main gate, turn right; pass the two round structures which protect the wells, and the restrooms are on the right hand side.

Why were the forts of Old San Juan built?

San Juan Bay was a sheltered harbor that had high political and military value in the days of sailing ships. The easiest course to cross the Atlantic from Europe to the Americas was to go south to the coast of Africa; place your ship in the dependable trade winds and sail due west to the Caribbean. The trade winds, and wealth of the Caribbean islands in colonial times, made this harbor a target. El Morro was built to defend against sea attackers; later San Cristóbal was built to protect against attack on San Juan by land.

When were these forts built?

Spanish troops built forts in San Juan beginning in 1539 with a tower at El Morro and La Fortaleza. Most of the walls we see in the forts today were added later, in a period of tremendous construction from the 1760’s-1780’s.

What does the name “El Morro” mean?

This term means promontory or headland. It can also mean the forehead.

Where is San Juan Hill?

The famous hill which Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders charged up during the Spanish American War is not in Puerto Rico. It is in eastern Cuba, 500 miles away.

Where these forts ever in a battle?

There is a history of 5 battles: the attack on El Morro in 1595 by Sir Francis Drake; a second attack on El Morro and the city by Sir George Clifford, another Englishman, in 1598; a siege of El Morro by the Dutch in 1625; an invasion by 7,000 British troops and 64 warships under the command of General Ralph Abercromby in 1797; and the bombardment of San Juan by the United States Navy on May 12, 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Has El Morro ever been captured by an enemy?

English troops captured El Morro in the 1598 battle. After occupying the fort and city for six weeks, an epidemic of dysentery killed so many men that they withdrew.

How much time did it take to construct the forts?

This is difficult to answer. There was constant modification for centuries (El Morro 248 years, San Cristóbal 150 years), however most work on El Morro occured over a 50 year span and most work on San Cristobal occurred over a 25 year period.

Which fort is older, El Morro or San Cristóbal?

El Morro has a turret encased in the Santa Bárbara Bastion which was constructed in 1539. The oldest segment of San Cristóbal was built in 1634. However, the majority of the outside walls we see today in both forts are the same age – dating from the mid-18th century.

Which fort is larger, El Morro or San Cristóbal?

Although El Morro is more famous, it is such smaller than San Cristóbal. San Cristóbal covers 27 acres of ground (110,000 square meters) and is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.

Is there a dungeon?

Unlike the classic Hollywood movie scene, there was no dungeon specifically built for keeping prisoners. There are many underground chambers and vaulted rooms in both forts. Several rooms above and some below ground levels were used to lock up prisoners at one time or another. In San Cristóbal there is a room branching off a tunnel which led from the main plaza to the outworks which has for many years been labeled a dungeon. In it ships are drawn on a wall, which are the subject of a legend about the mutineers who seized control of the cannon of the fort in 1855 and held San Juan for ransom.

Are there secret tunnels that connect the forts with each other, La Fortaleza, the Capitol, the City Hall, or other famous buildings in Old San Juan?

This is one of the most persistent myths Park Staff hear daily. There are many tunnels in both El Morro and San Cristóbal, but none were “secret” and none went into the city. There is no tunnel connecting the two forts.

Were the moats of El Morro and San Cristóbal full of water?

The moats of both forts were designed to be dry. These barriers helped to protect the bottom of the fortress walls from enemy cannon fire by lessening the amount of wall open to fire. If an enemy did charge the forts (which never happened), the moats were a difficult obstacle at the end of the charge to climb down and then climb up the fort walls themselves.

How far is El Morro from San Cristóbal?

Just a little under a mile. To walk from one fort to the other will take 15 to 20 minutes.

How big are the walls of the forts and the city walls?

El Morro rises over 140 feet above the sea and has walls from 18 to 25 feet thick in places. San Cristóbal is over 150 feet straight up from the Atlantic shoreline. The city walls which join the two fortresses and once encircled the entire colonial capital city are 3.4 miles long. The fortresses and the walls, together with La Fortaleza, are recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site, one of only 12 U.S. National Park units to be so designated.

Who was Santa Bárbara?

The chapel in the central plaza of San Cristóbal and the main cannon platform on the 3rd level of El Morro both bear this name. She was an early Christian saint of the 3rd century A.D. from Asia Minor, and the patron saint of any person in danger of fire or explosion. Cannoneers prayed for her intercession before working with these dangerous big guns.

How many cannons were there in the forts?

Over 450 cannons were mounted in the forts of Old San Juan.

How far could the cannon at El Morro shoot?

The size of the cannon determines the range of the shot. The average cannon found in El Morro 200 years ago could shoot a cannon ball a mile covering all of the areas between the forts and across the Bay. Some of the 18 pounders which shot a solid cannonball about 6 inches in diameter had a 3 mile maximum range. This maximum range for the smooth bore cannon is the origin for the 3 miles offshore international limit.

How many soldiers were there living inside the forts?

An average number for both forts combined would be 400-450 troops, but there were as many as 6,000 during the 1797 attack by the British.

Who built the forts? Were they slaves?

Work crews of civilian craftsmen, off duty soldiers, prisoners, and slaves were used in the construction of these forts. About 400 were busy in the peak construction times of the 1770’s and 1780’s, after King Carlos III had given the orders to make San Juan “a Defense of the First Order.”

What caused the Spanish-American War in 1898?

Cuban insurgents revolted against Spanish rule, fighting a long, bitter guerrilla war. The United States was drawn into the fighting on the Cuban side after the mysterious explosion of the battleship “Maine” in Havana harbor. The last overseas colonies of Spain were captured by American troops in less than six months; Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, and Guam and the Philippine islands in the Pacific.

Is it safe to drink the water in Puerto Rico?

Water quality in San Juan is maintained at stateside levels. The same environmental standards and laws apply here as on the mainland United States.

Is it safe to walk between the forts and go down into the Cemetery?

The sidewalk along walls between San Cristobal and San Felipe del Morro provides an enjoyable, safe and interesting view of the fortifications and Old San Juan. The Cemetery Maria Magdalena de Pazzis located outside the historic walls provides an interesting, safe and informative visit to Old San Juan’s past.

Is El Morro closed to the public?

The historic grounds of Castillo de San Felipe del Morro have recently been restored to the way they looked in the 18th and 19th centuries. Parking areas and modern roads were removed in 1992, and vehicles are not permitted on the grounds, except for a tram service (provided by the Municipality of San Juan), emergency medical or police cars. Castillo San Felipe del Morro is usually open to visitors every day of the year, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For your visit to El Morro allow an extra 5-10 minutes walk to the fort from the underground parking area at the end of the Norzagaray Street at the Fifth Centennial Plaza or use the tram service that is available at marked stops along Old San Juan streets.

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The El Morro limestone hill rises 242 meters above sea level, making Monte Cristi’s coastal landscape one of the most amazing and unique in the country. The dry subtropical forests surrounding El Morro give way to impenetrable mangrove groves. They can be seen during a walking tour or a boat trip along the riverbeds and lagoons, which are so nice to swim in. The mangroves and forests of El Morro are home to iguanas and a variety of bird species: frigatebirds, gray herons, egrets, oystercatchers, and waterfowl, including migratory species. The entrance to the park can be easily reached from the city, in just ten minutes by car. Many tour companies offer boat tours of the lagoons and mangroves.

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Villa-Emilia

Emilia Villa was once a residence of the Rodriguez-Himenes family, which was engaged XIX century and built a house on this site.

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Estero-ondo Marine Mammal Reserve

Spot manatees at the Marine Mammal Sanctuary on one of a number of hiking trails to the protected lagoon, home to the Dominican Republic’s largest number of herbivores, the Caribbean manatees, listed as herbivores.

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Iglesia-San Fernando

San Fernando Catholic Church, a smaller version of Notre Dame Cathedral, is a unique historical heritage. The church sits on the edge of the town square and attracts visitors with its neoclassical, 19th-century Gothic design, amazing stained-glass windows and a belfry with an ornate mahogany altarpiece.

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Cayo Arena

This place, a real paradise for snorkelers, is famous for the most diverse underwater world in the entire Dominican Republic, including corals and sponges, as well as schools of fish -surgeon fish, sergeant fish, damselfly fish, angel fish and Cuban yellowtails that come into shallow water and scurry right at your feet.

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Maximo Gomez Museum

Get to know the history of Cuba’s struggle for independence! The small one-story residence of the Dominican general Maximo Gómez, built in the 19th century, now houses a museum that displays the main historical documents related to the Cuban struggle for independence.

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Birdwatching

Some of the best birdwatching tours in the Caribbean are offered by the Montecristi region. Bird watchers can spot gannets, brown pelicans, frigatebirds, gray beaks, spoonbills, many different types of herons, terns, shorebirds and webbed snails – the lucky ones even manage to spot a flock of flamingos walking along the coast.

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El Morro National Park

El Morro rises 242 meters above sea level, making Montecristi’s coastal landscape one of the most amazing and unique in the Dominican Republic. The dry subtropical forests surrounding El Morro give way to impenetrable mangrove groves that can be seen on a walking tour or boat ride.

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Montecristi National Underwater Park

Montecristi National Underwater Park is famous for its huge barrier reef – the most untouched and spectacular, but not yet very popular with tourists. Here you will see underwater gardens of hard and soft corals of indescribable beauty at a variety of depths, including large horn corals, and schools of small tropical fish.

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Cabra Island

This small white sand beach is located near El Morro, just a couple of minutes drive from the coast of Montecristi. It is easily accessible by boat to spend the day enjoying the soft sand, calm turquoise waters and seclusion close to the city.

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Siete Hermanos Islands

The coastal waters of the islands and shallows, formed from coral sand, hide a fascinating and diverse underwater world. Cacti grow on the coast of the islands, iguanas and crabs live. Underwater, mysterious forests, sandy bottoms and large rocky walls await you, making this place a prime spot for snorkeling and diving both day and night.

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Perched on impregnable cliffs at the narrow entrance to Santiago Bay, El Morro Fortress is one of the most beautiful places in Cuba. And in my subjective opinion – and in general the most beautiful. Fort San Pedro is located at an altitude of 60 meters on an impregnable cape 10 kilometers southwest of the city. The project of the fortress was created in 1587 to protect Santiago from pirates, who almost completely plundered the city in the mid-1500s. Due to financial difficulties, construction work began only in 1633 and was carried out sporadically over the next 60 years. During another break in construction, the famous English pirate Henry Morgan again ravaged Santiago, and only in 1700, when the fortress was finally built, its powerful walls and bastions were able to serve their intended purpose for a short time. But soon the era of pirates ended, and in the 19th century the fortress was turned into a prison, which it remained until the 19th century.60s, when a project was developed to restore El Morro and turn it into a monument of architecture and history.

2. The impregnable bastions of the ancient fortress amaze with their power, and the incredible beauty of the landscapes of the coastline of Santiago surrounding the fortress further enhance the impression several times over.

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5. The fortress was built according to all the canons of fortification art. The project of the citadel was designed by the famous Italian architect Giovanni Batista Antonelli.

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8. Caribbean shores of the Caribbean coastal line are opened from the walls of the bastions …

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10. … and narrow neck of the entrance to the bay of Santiago de Cuba. The width of the entrance to the bay is less than a kilometer. It is not surprising that the fortress was built on a high rock in this strategic place.

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12. In the strait leading into the depths of Santiago Bay, the small fishing island of Cayo Granma is clearly visible. A ferry runs to the island from the mainland, and we will visit there again.

13. And now – let’s cross the ditch on the suspension bridge and find ourselves inside the fortress.

14. Today, when it is no longer necessary to guard Santiago de Cuba from the malicious Henry Morgan, these charming dragons are the only permanent guards of the fortress. Of course, not as charming, as they live on the Indonesian island of Komodo , but also very wow. Although in their eyes the envy of the Indonesian dragons is felt. :))

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16. Inside the bastions today there is a museum of piracy, and the interiors of those times when the fortress stood to protect the city from sea robbers have been preserved and restored.

17. Let’s take a little walk around the bastions. I love all sorts of different old fortifications!

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22. In the San Pedro de-La-Roka fortresses (El Morro) there is a deep well, where it was always possible to take fresh water in case of a long siege of the bastions by pirates.

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25. Henry Morgan himself has been here – so it’s dangerous to go to such places alone! It’s better to enlist the support of someone from the Italian mafia for reliability… :))

26. And even better – your beloved wife. So Henry Morgan is definitely not scary.