lesbianas
“lesbianas” means “lesbians” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lesbians
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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.
lesbian
Also: relating to lesbians
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "lesbianas" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'lesbianas' to describe a group?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Greek island of 'Lesbos.' In ancient times, the famous poet Sappho lived there and wrote beautiful poems about her love and attraction to other women.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern sense)
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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'.