Varonil (en. Manly)

/baɾoˈnil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That belongs to or refers to the male.

Example sentence: His way of acting is very manly.

Su manera de actuar es muy varonil.

Definition: That has qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men.

Example sentence: That sport is considered very manly.

Ese deporte se considera muy varonil.

Definition: That shows courage or strength in behavior.

Example sentence: The character has a manly attitude towards challenges.

El personaje tiene una actitud varonil frente a los desafíos.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'virilis', which means 'of man' or 'masculine'.

Phrase: manly attitude

Meaning: behavior that reflects qualities associated with men.

actitud varonil

Phrase: manly courage

Meaning: courage that is traditionally attributed to men.

valentía varonil

Phrase: manly strength

Meaning: power or vigor associated with the male gender.

fuerza varonil

Related word: male

Description: Man considered from a social or biological point of view.

varón

Related word: virility

Description: Set of traits considered masculine.

virilidad

Slang meaning: A man who acts with a lot of confidence and assurance.

Example: That guy is very manly, he always knows what to do.

Ese tipo es muy varonil, siempre sabe qué hacer.

Slang meaning: An attractive man with charisma.

Example: That actor is very manly, all the girls like him.

Ese actor es muy varonil, a todas les gusta.