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pornografía

por-no-gra-FEE-ah

pornography?General term for explicit material

Also:porn?Common shortened English equivalent

📝 In Action

Hay leyes que regulan la pornografía en internet.

B2

There are laws that regulate pornography on the internet.

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

B2

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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Articles

This word is feminine because it ends in '-ía'. Always use 'la' before it (la pornografía).

The Accent Mark

The accent on the 'í' is very important. It tells you to put the stress on that specific sound and to keep the 'i' and 'a' as two separate vowel sounds instead of sliding them together.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the Accent

Mistake: "pornografia"

Correction: pornografía

⭐ Usage Tips

Shortened Version

Just like in English, Spanish speakers often shorten this word to 'porno' in casual conversation. 'Porno' is used as a feminine noun (la porno) or an adjective (una película porno).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pornografía

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

porno(porn) - noun

pornográfico(pornographic) - adjective

pornógrafo(pornographer) - noun

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'.