sexual
“sexual” means “sexual” in Spanish (relating to sex or gender).
sexual
Also: sex-related
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La educación sexual es obligatoria en muchas escuelas.
B1Sexual education is mandatory in many schools.
Su orientación sexual no es relevante para el trabajo.
B2His sexual orientation is not relevant to the job.
Estamos hablando de los derechos sexuales de la juventud.
C1We are talking about the sexual rights of young people.
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The word comes directly from the Latin root *sexualis*, which is based on *sexus* (meaning 'sex' or 'gender'). It was adopted into Spanish and other modern languages to describe anything related to physical relations or biological identity.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'sexual' change depending on if the noun is masculine or feminine?
No. 'Sexual' is an adjective that stays the same whether it describes a masculine or a feminine noun. You would say 'el deseo sexual' (masculine) and 'la salud sexual' (feminine). It only adds an 'es' for plural: 'los deseos sexuales'.