lesbiana

/les-bee-AH-nah/

lesbian

Two adult women standing close together and holding hands affectionately.

Depicting the noun form, 'lesbiana,' as a woman attracted to other women.

lesbiana(noun)

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lesbian

A woman who is attracted exclusively to other women.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana es lesbiana y se casó con su novia el año pasado.

My sister is a lesbian and married her girlfriend last year.

Se organizó una marcha del orgullo donde participaron muchas lesbianas.

A pride parade was organized where many lesbians participated.

Word Connections

Synonyms

homosexual (homosexual (person))

Common Collocations

pareja lesbiana – lesbian couple

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Agreement

Since this word refers to a woman, it is always feminine. If you are describing a man attracted to men, you would use 'lesbiano' (masculine form) in some regional contexts, though 'gay' is more common.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Adjective Form

Often, the word is used as an adjective (see the next definition), but when used as a noun, it refers directly to the person: 'Ella es lesbiana' (She is a lesbian).

A simple heart shape colored with stripes of pink, orange, and white, symbolizing the lesbian community.

Illustrating the adjective form, 'lesbiana,' describing something related to the community.

lesbiana(adjective)

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lesbian

Describing something related to lesbian women.

📝 In Action

Vimos una película lesbiana premiada en el festival.

We saw an award-winning lesbian film at the festival.

La cultura lesbiana tiene una historia muy rica.

Lesbian culture has a very rich history.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

relación lesbiana – lesbian relationship

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'lesbiana' must match the noun it describes in number (singular/plural) and gender. E.g., 'historias lesbianas' (lesbian stories).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Gender

Mistake: "Un libro lesbiano (if the book is about women)"

Correction: Un libro sobre la cultura lesbiana. The adjective describes the *culture*, not the book's grammatical gender.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: lesbiana

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'lesbiana' as a noun?

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Word Family

lesbiano(lesbian (male attraction to women, less common usage)) - noun/adjective

lesbianismo(lesbianism) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'lesbiana' the correct term, or are there other words?

'Lesbiana' is the universally accepted, standard, and neutral term in Spanish. While some informal slang terms exist regionally, this is the word you should always use in respectful conversation and writing.

What is the difference between 'lesbiana' (noun) and 'lesbiana' (adjective)?

As a noun, it refers directly to the person (e.g., 'Una lesbiana entró al cine'). As an adjective, it describes a concept or thing related to women who love women (e.g., 'Una película lesbiana').