homosexual
“homosexual” means “homosexual” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
homosexual
Also: gay, lesbian
📝 In Action
La pareja homosexual celebró su aniversario.
B2The homosexual couple celebrated their anniversary.
Existe mucha literatura homosexual moderna.
C1There is a lot of modern homosexual literature.
homosexual
Also: gay person
📝 In Action
El activista es un homosexual conocido en la ciudad.
B2The activist is a well-known homosexual man in the city.
La homosexual es una líder comunitaria muy respetada.
C1The homosexual woman is a very respected community leader.
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Choose the most appropriate article for the sentence: '___ homosexual es una escritora famosa.'
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This is a modern word created by combining two ancient roots. It uses the Greek prefix *homo-* meaning 'same' or 'equal' (do not confuse this with the Latin root for 'man'), combined with the Latin root *sexualis*, meaning 'relating to sex'. It literally means 'same-sex'.
First recorded: Late 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'homosexual' un término formal?
Sí, 'homosexual' es el término formal y neutral utilizado en documentos, noticias y contextos académicos. Es completamente correcto, aunque en la conversación diaria se usan más 'gay' o 'lesbiana'.