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pornografía

por-no-gra-FEE-ahpoɾnoɣɾaˈfia

“pornografía” means “pornography” in Spanish (General term for explicit material).

pornography

Also: porn
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Hay leyes que regulan la pornografía en internet.

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There are laws that regulate pornography on the internet.

Muchos expertos debaten los efectos de la pornografía en la sociedad.

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Many experts debate the effects of pornography on society.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • porno (porn (informal shortened version))
  • material erótico (erotic material)

Common Collocations

  • pornografía infantil – child pornography
  • industria de la pornografía – pornography industry
  • consumo de pornografía – consumption of pornography

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Quick Quiz: pornografía

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Which article should you use with the word 'pornografía'?

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👥 Word Family▼
porno(porn) — Noun
pornográfico(pornographic) — Adjective
pornógrafo(pornographer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
fotografíabiografíageografía
📚 Etymology▼

From Greek 'porne' (meaning prostitute) and 'graphein' (meaning to write or draw). Essentially, it originally meant 'writing about prostitutes.'

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pornographyFrench: pornographieItalian: pornografia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pornografía' considered a bad word?

No, it is a technical and neutral term for the subject. However, like in English, the topic itself is adult-oriented.

Does 'porno' change gender when shortened?

No, it remains feminine because it is short for 'la pornografía'. People will say 'la porno'.