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género

HEH-neh-roh/ˈxeneɾo/

gender

Also: kind
NounmA1
Two simple, stylized human figures standing side-by-side, one wearing a dress and one wearing trousers, representing social identity.

📝 In Action

En español, cada sustantivo tiene un género: masculino o femenino.

A1

In Spanish, every naming word has a gender: masculine or feminine.

Estamos luchando por la igualdad de género.

B1

We are fighting for gender equality.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • género gramatical – grammatical gender
  • identidad de género – gender identity
  • violencia de género – gender-based violence

genre

Also: style
NounmB1
A collection of icons representing different artistic styles: a film reel, a book, and a musical note.

📝 In Action

La ciencia ficción es mi género cinematográfico preferido.

B1

Science fiction is my favorite movie genre.

Ese escritor domina varios géneros literarios.

B2

That writer masters several literary genres.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estilo (style)
  • categoría (category)

Common Collocations

  • género musical – musical genre
  • género literario – literary genre

goods

Also: cloth
NounmB2
A wooden crate filled with colorful rolls of fabric and various market goods.

📝 In Action

El comerciante recibió ayer el nuevo género.

B2

The merchant received the new goods yesterday.

Este vestido está hecho con un género muy suave.

C1

This dress is made with a very soft fabric.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • género de punto – knitwear
  • géneros de consumo – consumer goods

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "género" in Spanish:

genre→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: género

Question 1 of 2

If you are talking about 'género literario,' what are you discussing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
generar(to generate) — Verb
general(general) — Adjective
genérico(generic) — Adjective
generación(generation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
veneroenero
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'genus,' which meant a birth, a family, or a type of thing. It comes from an even older root meaning 'to produce' or 'give birth.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: genderFrench: genreItalian: genere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'género' always mean 'gender'?

No. While it often means gender (grammatical or social), it is also very common in the world of art (genre) and even in shopping (goods or fabric).

What is the difference between 'género' and 'tipo'?

'Tipo' is a very general word for 'type.' 'Género' is more formal and is usually used for specific categories like grammar, art, or commercial products.