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📝 In Action
Ella se siente atraída por él sexualmente.
B1She is sexually attracted to him.
Hay muchas enfermedades que se transmiten sexualmente.
B1There are many diseases that are sexually transmitted.
Es necesario educar a los jóvenes para que se cuiden sexualmente.
B2It is necessary to educate young people so they take care of themselves sexually.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Ending
In Spanish, adding '-mente' to an adjective is just like adding '-ly' in English. It turns a describing word into an action-describing word (an adverb).
One Form Fits All
Unlike adjectives, words ending in '-mente' like 'sexualmente' never change. You don't have to worry about whether you're talking about a man or a woman; the word stays the same.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplacing the Word
Mistake: "Using 'sexual' when you mean 'sexualmente'."
Correction: Use 'sexual' to describe a thing (e.g., 'orientación sexual'), but use 'sexualmente' to describe how someone feels or acts (e.g., 'atraído sexualmente').
⭐ Usage Tips
Health Contexts
While you can say 'enfermedades de transmisión sexual' (STD), using 'transmitidas sexualmente' (sexually transmitted) is a very natural way to describe how infections spread.
✏️ 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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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.