Inklingo

virginidad

beer-hee-nee-DAHD/biɾxinidˈað/

virginidad means virginity in Spanish (The state of never having had sexual intercourse.).

virginity

Also: purity/untouched state
NounfB2
A single, pure white lily flower blooming in a bright, clean garden.

📝 In Action

Mucha gente cree que la virginidad es un concepto anticuado.

B1

Many people believe that virginity is an outdated concept.

El explorador quedó impresionado por la virginidad de la selva.

C1

The explorer was impressed by how untouched the jungle was.

Perder la virginidad es un paso importante para algunos jóvenes.

B2

Losing one's virginity is an important step for some young people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pureza (purity)
  • doncellería (maidenhood (old-fashioned))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • perder la virginidadto lose one's virginity
  • conservar la virginidadto stay a virgin / save oneself
  • voto de virginidadvow of virginity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "virginidad" in Spanish:

virginity

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: virginidad

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The virginity'?

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👥 Word Family
virgen(virgin)Noun / Adjective
virginal(virginal)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'virginitas,' which refers to the state of being a young, unmarried woman or 'virgo'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: virginityFrench: virginitéItalian: verginità

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'virginidad' used for both men and women?

Yes, just like in English, it is a gender-neutral term for the concept, though the word itself is grammatically feminine.

Is it a formal word?

It is a neutral word. It's used in medical texts, religious contexts, and everyday conversation, though it can be a sensitive topic.

What is the difference between 'virgen' and 'virginidad'?

'Virgen' is the person (a virgin), while 'virginidad' is the state or concept (virginity).