Mugeres (en. Women)

/muˈxeɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plural of woman, although its use is uncommon and considered archaic.
The women of the village gathered to discuss the community's problems.
Las mugeres del pueblo se reunieron para discutir los problemas de la comunidad.
Term that can be used in literary or dialectal contexts.
In the novel, the women are portrayed as strong and determined.
En la novela, las mugeres son retratadas como fuertes y decididas.

Etymology

The word mugeres comes from the Latin 'mulieres', the plural of 'mulier', which means woman.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wise women
It refers to women with great knowledge or experience.
mugeres sabias
the women of history
Reference to women who have made significant contributions throughout time.
las mugeres de la historia

Related Words

woman
A human being of the female sex.
mujer
feminine
Pertaining to or relating to the female sex.
femenino

Slang Meanings

Derogatory term used in some contexts.
Some people use mugeres in a mocking way to refer to older women.
Algunas personas usan mugeres de manera burlona para referirse a mujeres mayores.