transgresoras

Transgresoras is the feminine plural form used in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to women who transgress, meaning they violate or challenge established norms, rules, or expectations. The term can describe individuals or groups that push boundaries in social, cultural, or political spheres, particularly in relation to gender, sexuality, or creative expression.

Etymology and meaning: the term derives from the verb transgredir in Spanish and Portuguese, and from the noun forms transgresión (Spanish) or transgressão (Portuguese). The underlying root is Latin transgressus, from trans- “across” and gradi “to go.” As a noun or adjective, transgresoras denotes those who step across accepted lines.

Cultural and academic usage: in feminist theory, art, and media, transgresoras may be used to label women who challenge conventional roles or break social taboos. The phrase can appear in titles, manifestos, and self-identifications, signaling agency and resistance as well as provocations to norms.

Connotations and considerations: the term can carry positive associations of courage and creativity, or negative ones of disruption. Its reception depends on context, speaker intent, and audience, and it is not a fixed identity.

Related terms: the masculine form transgresor or transgresor (in Portuguese/Spanish) and the noun forms transgresión and transgressão. The feminine plural transgresoras is distinct from the singular transgresora and from masculine plurals.