masturbar
“masturbar” means “to masturbate” in Spanish (general or clinical use).
to masturbate
Also: to pleasure oneself
📝 In Action
Es importante conocer tu propio cuerpo al masturbarte.
B1It is important to know your own body when you masturbate.
El doctor dijo que masturbarse es una actividad normal.
B1The doctor said that masturbating is a normal activity.
Muchos adultos se masturban para reducir el estrés.
B2Many adults masturbate to reduce stress.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "masturbar" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: masturbar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I masturbate' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'masturbari', which some scholars believe comes from 'manus' (hand) and 'stuprare' (to defile), though others suggest it simply means to disturb oneself with the hand.
First recorded: 18th century (clinical context)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'masturbar' a bad word in Spanish?
No, it is not a 'bad word' or a swear word. It is the proper, clinical term for the action, though the topic itself is private.
Do I always have to use 'se' with this verb?
Almost always. Unless you are talking about the concept in a very abstract way, you use 'me', 'te', 'se', 'nos', or 'os' to show who is doing the action to themselves.
What is the noun form of 'masturbar'?
The noun is 'masturbación' (masturbation).