Femeninos (en. Feminine)

/femeˈninos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That belongs to or is related to the female sex.
Feminine characteristics vary across cultures.
Las características femeninas varían entre las culturas.
Said of a noun: That designates people or things of the female sex.
Words in Spanish can be feminine or masculine.
Las palabras en español pueden ser femeninas o masculinas.
Proper or typical of women.
Women's fashion changes with each season.
La moda femenina cambia con cada temporada.

Etymology

From Latin 'femininus', which means 'belonging to a woman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

feminism
A social movement that seeks equality of rights between men and women.
feminismo
female power
The ability of women to have influence and control in different areas.
poder femenino
gender roles
Social expectations regarding appropriate behaviors and characteristics for men and women.
roles de género

Related Words

woman
A person of the female sex.
mujer
femininity
A set of characteristics regarded as typical of women.
feminidad
feminist
A person who supports equality of rights between men and women.
feminista

Slang Meanings

It refers to an elegant or stylish woman.
She always dresses in a very feminine way.
Ella siempre se viste de manera muy femenina.
Used in contexts where the emotional sensitivity of a woman is highlighted.
She is a very feminine girl; she always shows her feelings.
Es una chica muy femenina, siempre muestra sus sentimientos.