How to Say "gay person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gay person” is “homosexual” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
casual reference
Examples
El activista es un homosexual conocido en la ciudad.
The activist is a well-known homosexual man in the city.
La homosexual es una líder comunitaria muy respetada.
The homosexual woman is a very respected community leader.
Gendered Nouns
When using 'homosexual' as a person ('noun'), you must use the correct article to show gender: 'el homosexual' for a man, and 'la homosexual' for a woman.
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