Gay (en. Gay)

/ɡeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

He came out as gay in his teens.

Él se declaró gay en su adolescencia.

A member of the LGBTQ+ community who identifies as homosexual.

He participated in the city's gay parade.

Participó en el desfile gay de la ciudad.

adjective

Cheerful and full of life.

The atmosphere at the party was very gay.

El ambiente en la fiesta era muy gay.

From English 'gay', which originally means 'cheerful' or 'happy'.

to be in the closet

Not revealing one's sexual orientation.

estar en el armario

to come out of the closet

Revealing one's sexual orientation.

salir del armario

gay culture

Set of customs and expressions associated with the LGBTQ+ community.

cultura gay

homosexual

A person who is attracted to people of the same sex.

homosexual

lesbian

A homosexual woman.

lesbiana

bisexual

A person who is attracted to both sexes.

bisexual

Queer

Used derogatorily to refer to a homosexual man.

Usado de manera despectiva para referirse a un hombre homosexual.

Faggot

Colloquial term used in Mexico to refer to a homosexual man.

Término coloquial utilizado en México para referirse a un hombre homosexual.