Sexualidad (en. Sexuality)

/seɡsualiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of physical, emotional, and cultural attributes that define an individual's sexual relationships.
Human sexuality is a complex topic that encompasses much more than sexual acts.
La sexualidad humana es un tema complejo que abarca mucho más que el acto sexual.
Aspect of a person's life that relates to their sexual preferences.
Sexuality can influence the way people relate to one another.
La sexualidad puede influir en la manera en que las personas se relacionan con los demás.

Etymology

From Latin 'sexualitas', which derives from 'sexus' meaning 'sex'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sexual education
Set of teachings aimed at informing about sexuality and its aspects.
educación sexual

Related Words

sexual identity
Way in which a person identifies in terms of gender and sexual orientation.
identidad sexual
sexual orientation
Emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to people of the same or different gender.
orientación sexual

Slang Meanings

Sexual culture
In some groups, they talk about sexual culture to refer to openness about sexuality.
En algunos grupos, hablan de cultura sexual para referirse a la apertura sobre la sexualidad.
Alternative sexuality
Alternative sexuality refers to practices that do not conform to heteronormative standards.
La sexualidad alternativa se refiere a prácticas que no se ajustan a las normas heteronormativas.