Homosexual (en. Homosexual)

/omo.se.ɣwaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person attracted sexually or emotionally to individuals of the same sex.

He identifies as homosexual.

Él se identifica como homosexual.

A relationship between individuals of the same sex based on romantic or sexual attraction.

Homosexuality represents one of the various sexual orientations.

La homosexual representa una de las diversas orientaciones sexuales.

adjective

Related to homosexuality.

The homosexual community fights for its rights.

La comunidad homosexual lucha por sus derechos.

Someone who is attracted to individuals of the same sex.

There are many homosexual behaviors that can be observed in society.

Hay muchos comportamientos homosexual que se pueden observar en la sociedad.

From the Greek 'homo' meaning 'same' and from the Latin 'sexualis' meaning 'related to sex.'

coming out

To publicly reveal one's homosexual sexual orientation.

salir del armario

homosexual world

Community of people who identify as homosexual.

mundo homosexual

homosexuality

Sexual orientation characterized by attraction to individuals of the same sex.

homosexualidad

heterosexual

A person who feels sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.

heterosexual

bisexual

A person who feels sexual attraction to individuals of both sexes.

bisexual

Queer (a derogatory term)

That is a derogatory term some people use to refer to homosexual men.

Ese es un término despectivo que algunas personas usan para referirse a hombres homosexuales.

Wanker

It usually refers to a homosexual man in a derogatory manner in certain contexts.

Usualmente se refiere a un hombre homosexual de forma despectiva en ciertos contextos.