lesbiano
“lesbiano” means “from Lesbos” in Spanish (referring to a man or object from the Greek island of Lesbos).
from Lesbos
Also: Lesbian
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El poeta era un ciudadano lesbiano que vivía en el siglo VI a.C.
C1The poet was a man from Lesbos who lived in the 6th century BC.
El dialecto lesbiano era una variante del griego antiguo.
C2The Lesbian dialect was a variant of ancient Greek.
Visitamos un viñedo lesbiano durante nuestras vacaciones en Grecia.
B2We visited a vineyard on Lesbos during our vacation in Greece.
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If a man tells you he is 'lesbiano', where is he likely from?
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From the Greek name for the island 'Lesbos'. It moved into Latin as 'Lesbius' and eventually into Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century (in classical translations)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lesbiano' the masculine version of 'lesbiana'?
Technically yes, but only when referring to someone from the island of Lesbos. When 'lesbiana' refers to sexual orientation, there is no masculine 'lesbiano' equivalent; you would use 'gay' for men.
Why haven't I heard this word before?
It's very specialized! Unless you are studying ancient Greek history, poetry (like Sappho), or geography, you won't encounter it often.
Should I capitalize 'lesbiano'?
No. In Spanish, words that describe where someone is from (demonyms) are always written in lowercase.