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/ˈleno/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A man who offers to have sexual relations in exchange for money.
The leno was on the street corner waiting for his clients.
El leno se encontraba en la esquina de la calle esperando a sus clientes.
In some contexts, it may refer to an effeminate man or one who does not behave according to male stereotypes.
That boy is considered leno because of his way of speaking and behaving.
Ese chico es considerado leno por su forma de hablar y comportarse.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin term 'lenonis', which means pimp.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Place of lenos
It refers to a place where lenos or sex workers can be found.
lugar de lenos
To be leno
It expresses the idea of being involved in male prostitution.
ser leno
Leno world
It refers to the context or environment where lenos operate.
mundo leno
Related Words
Prostitution
Practice of offering sexual relations in exchange for money.
prostitución
Pimp
A person who benefits from the prostitution of others.
proxeneta
Sex work
Activity of offering sexual services in exchange for money.
trabajo sexual
Slang Meanings
It is used to refer to a man who has feminine attitudes.
That party was full of lenos who behaved extravagantly.
Esa fiesta estaba llena de lenos que se comportaban de manera extravagante.
A derogatory term for men who are considered weak.
Don't be leno, defend your opinion firmly.
No seas leno, defiende tu opinión con firmeza.