heterosexual
“heterosexual” means “heterosexual” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
heterosexual
Also: straight
📝 In Action
Juan es un hombre heterosexual.
A1Juan is a heterosexual man.
Tengo muchos amigos heterosexuales.
A2I have many heterosexual friends.
Es una pareja heterosexual muy amable.
B1They are a very kind heterosexual couple.
heterosexual
Also: straight person
📝 In Action
El estudio incluyó a cien heterosexuales.
B2The study included one hundred heterosexuals.
Ella es una heterosexual orgullosa.
B1She is a proud heterosexual.
Muchos heterosexuales apoyan la igualdad.
B1Many heterosexuals support equality.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: heterosexual
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form?
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📚 Etymology▼
Created by combining the Greek word 'heteros' (meaning 'other' or 'different') with the Latin word 'sexualis'.
First recorded: Late 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'heterosexual' change for gender?
No, it is a 'gender-neutral' adjective. You use the same word for both men and women.
Is 'hetero' offensive?
Not at all! It's just a common short form, like saying 'straight' in English.
Why is the plural 'heterosexuales' and not 'heterosexuals'?
In Spanish, if a word ends in a consonant like 'l', we usually add 'es' to make it plural so it's easier to pronounce.