How to Say "virginity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “virginity” is “virginidad” — B2 level.
Examples
Mucha gente cree que la virginidad es un concepto anticuado.
Many people believe that virginity is an outdated concept.
El explorador quedó impresionado por la virginidad de la selva.
The explorer was impressed by how untouched the jungle was.
Perder la virginidad es un paso importante para algunos jóvenes.
Losing one's virginity is an important step for some young people.
The '-dad' Rule
Most Spanish words that end in '-dad' (like virginidad, ciudad, or felicidad) are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with them.
Abstract Nouns
When talking about general concepts like 'virginity' in Spanish, we usually include the word 'the' (la) even when we wouldn't in English. For example: 'La virginidad es...' instead of just 'Virginity is...'
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El virginidad es importante.”
Correction: La virginidad es importante.
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