How to Say "from lesbos" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “from lesbos” is “lesbiano” — C1 level.
Examples
El poeta era un ciudadano lesbiano que vivía en el siglo VI a.C.
The poet was a man from Lesbos who lived in the 6th century BC.
El dialecto lesbiano era una variante del griego antiguo.
The Lesbian dialect was a variant of ancient Greek.
Visitamos un viñedo lesbiano durante nuestras vacaciones en Grecia.
We visited a vineyard on Lesbos during our vacation in Greece.
Describing Origin
This word is a 'naming word for a place' (demonym). In Spanish, these words are not capitalized like they are in English.
Gender Matching
Use 'lesbiano' only when describing a man or a 'masculine' object. If describing a woman or a 'feminine' object, use 'lesbiana'.
Confusing Orientation with Geography
Mistake: “Using 'lesbiano' to mean a gay man.”
Correction: Say 'gay' or 'homosexual'. 'Lesbiano' only means someone from the island of Lesbos.
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