Hembras (en. Females)

/ˈem.bɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Female gender of animals.
The females of many species are responsible for caring for the young.
Las hembras de muchas especies son responsables de cuidar a las crías.
Women in the human context.
Females often play an important role in family culture.
Las hembras suelen tener un papel importante en la cultura familiar.

Etymology

The term 'hembra' comes from the Latin 'femina'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

females of the species
Reference to the females of a particular species.
hembras de la especie
females and males
Term used to refer to the combination of sexes in a population.
hembras y machos

Related Words

males
Male individuals of a species.
machos
feminine
Relating to the female gender.
femenino
reproduction
Process by which organisms produce offspring.
reproducción

Slang Meanings

Attractive girls
The females at that party were truly beautiful.
Las hembras de esa fiesta eran realmente bellas.
Women in the context of nightlife
That nightclub always has good females.
Esa discoteca siempre tiene buenas hembras.