A simple storybook illustration of a young girl's head and shoulders, featuring a prominent pink bow in her hair, symbolizing femininity.

femenina

feh-meh-NEE-nah

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feminine?Characteristic of women or girls,female?Relating to the sex that can bear offspring

Also:womanly?Having qualities traditionally associated with women

📝 In Action

Mi hermana tiene una voz muy femenina.

My sister has a very feminine voice.

La selección femenina de fútbol ganó el campeonato.

The women's (female) soccer team won the championship.

Prefiere la moda más clásica y femenina.

She prefers more classic and feminine fashion.

Word Connections

Synonyms

de mujer (of women)
hembra (female (biological term))

Antonyms

masculina (masculine)
varonil (manly)

Common Collocations

figura femenina – female figure
ropa femenina – women's clothing

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'femenina' ends in -a, it is used to describe singular nouns that are also feminine (like 'casa' or 'mesa').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Ending

Mistake: "Decir 'una voz femenino'."

Correction: The correct form is 'una voz femenina'. Remember, if the thing you are describing is feminine, the adjective must also end in -a.

⭐ Usage Tips

Pairing with Nouns

Always check the gender of the noun you are describing: 'femenina' is for singular feminine nouns (e.g., 'la cualidad femenina'). Use 'femenino' for singular masculine nouns (e.g., 'el lado femenino').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: femenina

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'femenina'?

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Word Family

femenino(feminine (masculine form)) - adjective

feminidad(femininity) - noun

mujer(woman) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'femenina' and 'femenino'?

'Femenina' is the form used when describing a singular feminine noun (like 'mesa' or 'casa'). 'Femenino' is the form used when describing a singular masculine noun (like 'estilo' or 'cuerpo'). They both mean 'feminine' or 'female'.

Can 'femenina' be used to describe a man?

Yes, but only in the context of describing a quality or characteristic associated with women that the man possesses. For example, 'Tiene un lado femenino muy desarrollado' (He has a very developed feminine side). Note that in this case, the noun 'lado' (side) is masculine, so we use 'femenino', not 'femenina'.