varón
/bah-rohn/
male
Varón can mean 'male' when referring to sex or gender on forms.
varón(noun)
male
?referring to sex or gender on forms
,man
?formal or official usage
boy child
?referring to offspring
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
To make 'varón' plural, you add '-es' to the end, forming 'varones.' The accent mark on the 'o' disappears when the word becomes plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
'Varón' is often used when you need to be precise about sex, such as in censuses, medical records, or legal language. For everyday conversation, 'hombre' is more common.
Varón is also used to describe a 'man of integrity' or a virtuous person.
📝 In Action
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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Flair
Using 'varón' in this sense elevates the description, making the man sound more important and virtuous than simply using 'hombre.' It’s great for writing or historical discussions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: varón
Question 1 of 1
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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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.