varón
“varón” means “male” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
male, man
Also: boy child
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El recién nacido fue un varón de tres kilos.
A2The newborn was a male weighing three kilograms.
En los documentos oficiales, debe especificar si es varón o mujer.
B1In official documents, you must specify if you are male or female.
La población de varones es menor en esta ciudad.
B2The male population is smaller in this city.
man of integrity, noble man
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Fue un varón ilustre que luchó por la libertad de su pueblo.
C1He was an illustrious man (of honor) who fought for the freedom of his people.
Lo recordaban como un gran varón de honor y palabra.
C1They remembered him as a great man of honor and his word.
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Quick Quiz: varón
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If you are filling out a medical form and need to indicate your sex, which word would be the most precise choice?
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The word comes from the Latin *baro*, which originally meant 'man' or 'servant,' but later adopted the meaning of 'male person,' distinguishing itself from the more general Spanish word 'hombre' (which comes from the Latin for 'human being').
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'hombre' y 'varón'?
While both translate to 'man,' 'hombre' is the common, everyday word for a male adult or a human being. 'Varón' is a more formal or clinical word that specifically emphasizes the person's biological sex (male), often used in official contexts, like forms or statistics.