lesbianas
/less-bee-AH-nahs/
lesbians
The word 'lesbianas' refers to women who are lesbians.
📝 In Action
Ellas son lesbianas y llevan casadas diez años.
A2They are lesbians and have been married for ten years.
En este club se reúnen muchas lesbianas de la ciudad.
B1Many lesbians from the city meet at this club.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine and Plural
This specific form of the word is plural and feminine. It always ends in '-as' because it describes more than one woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'lesbiana' for a group
Mistake: "Ellas son lesbiana."
Correction: Ellas son lesbianas. In Spanish, if the people you are talking about are plural, the description must be plural too.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Respectful Term
This is a formal and respectful word to use in any context, from clinical settings to friendly conversation.
As an adjective, 'lesbianas' describes feminine things related to the lesbian community.
lesbianas(adjective)
lesbian
?describing plural feminine items
relating to lesbians
?general description
📝 In Action
Me gusta leer novelas lesbianas.
A2I like reading lesbian novels.
Hay varias asociaciones lesbianas en la capital.
B1There are several lesbian associations in the capital.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
As an adjective, 'lesbianas' must describe a plural feminine noun (like 'novelas' or 'mujeres').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Matching gender
Mistake: "Libros lesbianas."
Correction: Libros lésbicos (though 'libros de temática lesbiana' is better). 'Lesbianas' only describes feminine things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing between 'lesbianas' and 'lésbicas'
Both are adjectives. 'Lesbianas' is very common in spoken Spanish, while 'lésbicas' sounds a bit more formal or academic.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lesbianas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'lesbianas' to describe a group?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lesbianas' considered a polite word?
Yes, 'lesbianas' is the standard, neutral, and respectful term used in Spanish-speaking countries to describe women attracted to women.
Does the word change if I'm talking about one person?
Yes. If you are talking about just one woman, you drop the 's' and say 'lesbiana'.