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“bi” means “bi” in Spanish (informal abbreviation for bisexual).

Also: bisexual

Adjectivem or fB1informal

General

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Ella es bi y está muy orgullosa.

She is bi and is very proud.

Tengo varios amigos que se identifican como bi.

I have several friends who identify as bi.

La bandera bi tiene colores rosa, morado y azul.

The bi flag has pink, purple, and blue colors.

Words that translate to "bi" in Spanish:

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How does the word 'bi' change when describing a woman?

👥 Word Family▼

bisexual(bisexual) — Adjective

bisexualidad(bisexuality) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

A shortened form (apocope) of the word 'bisexual'. The prefix 'bi-' comes from Latin, meaning 'two'.

First recorded: 20th century (as a standalone slang term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: biFrench: bi

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Is 'bi' considered offensive in Spanish?

No, it is not offensive. It is a neutral, informal way to describe someone's orientation, used widely within the LGBTQ+ community.

Does 'bi' ever mean 'two' by itself in Spanish?

No. While 'bi-' is a prefix used to mean 'two' (like in 'bicicleta'), as a standalone word, it almost exclusively refers to sexual orientation.

How do you pronounce 'bi' in Spanish?

It sounds exactly like the English word 'be' or the letter 'B'. It is a short, sharp sound.