Masculina (en. Male)

/maskuliˈna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has attributes or characteristics of the masculine sex.
The masculine voice sounds deeper than the feminine.
La voz masculina suena más grave que la femenina.
That applies to a person of masculine sex.
The baby is of masculine sex.
El bebé es de sexo masculino.
Refers to a grammatical gender that denotes the masculine.
The word 'boy' is masculine in gender.
La palabra 'niño' es de género masculino.

Etymology

From Latin 'masculinus', meaning 'belonging to man'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

masculine and feminine
refers to both sexes in terms of equality.
masculino y femenino
masculine role
the functions and behaviors traditionally assigned to men.
rol masculino
masculine upbringing
education and training focused on masculine values.
crianza masculina

Related Words

masculinity
A set of qualities considered typical of man.
masculinidad
masculinize
To attribute masculine characteristics to something or someone.
masculinizar

Slang Meanings

A man who shows very traditional attitudes.
He is very masculine, always talking about sports and cars.
Él es muy masculina, siempre habla de deportes y coches.
A fashion style that emulates the masculine.
That jacket has a very masculine look.
Esa chaqueta tiene un look muy masculina.