semen
“semen” means “semen” in Spanish (biological fluid).
semen
Also: sperm
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El semen es necesario para la reproducción.
B1Semen is necessary for reproduction.
El doctor analizó la muestra de semen.
B1The doctor analyzed the semen sample.
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From the Latin word 'semen', which literally means 'seed' or 'that which is sown'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'semen' considered a bad word in Spanish?
No, it is a clinical and neutral biological term. However, like its English equivalent, it is a private topic and usually reserved for medical, scientific, or sexual health contexts.
Does it have a plural form?
In theory, the plural is 'sémenes', but it is almost never used. Like the word 'water' or 'sugar', we usually treat it as a mass that doesn't need to be counted.