Inklingo

sexualmente

sek-swal-MEN-te/seksualˈmente/

sexualmente means sexually in Spanish (in a sexual manner or regarding sexuality).

sexually

Also: in a sexual way
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📝 In Action

Ella se siente atraída por él sexualmente.

B1

She is sexually attracted to him.

Hay muchas enfermedades que se transmiten sexualmente.

B1

There are many diseases that are sexually transmitted.

Es necesario educar a los jóvenes para que se cuiden sexualmente.

B2

It is necessary to educate young people so they take care of themselves sexually.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • eróticamente (erotically)

Antonyms

  • platónicamente (platonically)

Common Collocations

  • atraído sexualmentesexually attracted
  • transmitido sexualmentesexually transmitted
  • activo sexualmentesexually active

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sexualmente" in Spanish:

sexually

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sexualmente

Question 1 of 1

Which of these sentences is the most natural way to say someone is 'sexually active'?

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📚 Etymology

Formed by combining the Spanish adjective 'sexual' (from Latin 'sexualis') with the suffix '-mente', which comes from the Latin word for 'mind'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sexuallyFrench: sexuellementItalian: sessualmente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'sexualmente' change for masculine or feminine subjects?

No. Words ending in '-mente' in Spanish are adverbs, and adverbs are 'invariable,' meaning they never change regardless of gender or number.

Is 'sexualmente' considered a formal word?

It is neutral. It is used in medical, legal, and educational settings, but it is also appropriate for serious personal conversations.