porno
“porno” means “porn” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
porn
Also: pornography
📝 In Action
Él dice que el porno es una pérdida de tiempo.
B1He says that porn is a waste of time.
La industria del porno ha cambiado mucho con internet.
B2The porn industry has changed a lot with the internet.
Mucha gente usa filtros para bloquear el porno.
B1Many people use filters to block porn.
porn
Also: pornographic
📝 In Action
Ese actor empezó en el cine porno.
B1That actor started in porn cinema.
No deberías entrar en páginas porno en el trabajo.
B1You shouldn't go on porn sites at work.
Encontraron unas revistas porno viejas.
B2They found some old porn magazines.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: porno
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the porn'?
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📚 Etymology▼
A shortened version of 'pornografía', which comes from the Greek words 'porne' (prostitute) and 'graphein' (to write/draw).
First recorded: Mid-20th century (as a shortening)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'porno' a swear word in Spanish?
No, it is not a 'bad word' or a curse. However, because of the subject matter, it is a word you would generally avoid in polite or professional company.
Does 'porno' ever become 'pornos'?
Rarely. It is almost always used in the singular, even when talking about multiple videos or images (e.g., 'veo porno').
Can 'porno' be used as a verb?
No, there is no verb form of 'porno'. You would use 'ver' (to watch) or 'consumir' (to consume) followed by 'porno'.