lesbiana
“lesbiana” means “lesbian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lesbian
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Mi hermana es lesbiana y se casó con su novia el año pasado.
B1My sister is a lesbian and married her girlfriend last year.
Se organizó una marcha del orgullo donde participaron muchas lesbianas.
B2A pride parade was organized where many lesbians participated.
lesbian
📝 In Action
Vimos una película lesbiana premiada en el festival.
B1We saw an award-winning lesbian film at the festival.
La cultura lesbiana tiene una historia muy rica.
B2Lesbian culture has a very rich history.
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Words that translate to "lesbiana" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: lesbiana
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Which sentence correctly uses 'lesbiana' as a noun?
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The word comes from the Greek island of Lesbos. This island was the home of the ancient poet Sappho, who wrote beautiful poetry expressing love and desire for women. Over time, the name of the island became associated with women who love women.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern usage)
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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').