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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
This is a masculine noun. Even though it ends in '-en', you always use masculine articles like 'el' or 'un'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with seeds
Mistake: "Using 'semen' when talking about planting a garden."
Correction: Use 'semilla' for plant seeds. 'Semen' is strictly a biological term for humans and animals.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
In Spanish, 'semen' is the correct medical term. While there are many slang words, 'semen' is the safest and most respectful word to use in a doctor's office or biology class.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: semen
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about planting a sunflower in your garden, which word should you use?
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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.