Masculino (en. Male)

/maskuˈlino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Grammatical gender that designates what is related to men.
The noun 'boy' is masculine.
El sustantivo 'niño' es masculino.
Qualities or attributes associated with men.
His attitude is very masculine.
Su actitud es muy masculina.
Quality of what is male in contrast to the feminine.
The masculine bond between them is strong.
El vínculo masculino entre ellos es fuerte.

Etymology

From the Latin 'masculinum', which comes from 'masculus', meaning 'man'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

masculine world
the dominant field or society of men.
mundo masculino
male crisis
problematic situation that particularly affects men.
crisis masculina
masculine role
traditional function or role assigned to men within society.
rol masculino

Related Words

masculinity
Set of characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors associated with men.
masculinidad
masculinization
Process by which something acquires or assumes masculine characteristics.
masculinización

Slang Meanings

Term that refers to a man with certain qualities of strength and virility.
That guy is very masculine; he always asserts himself in groups.
Ese tipo es bien masculino, siempre se impone en los grupos.
Slang used to describe the lifestyle or behaviors considered typical of men.
That bar is very masculine; only men go there to watch the game.
Ese bar es muy masculino, solo van hombres a ver el partido.