Vírgen (en. Virgin)

/ˈbiɾ.xen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman or man who has not had sexual relations.
She is a virgin according to her beliefs.
Ella es una virgen según sus creencias.
Sacred; someone considered pure or immaculate.
The virgin is venerated in many cultures.
La virgen es venerada en muchas culturas.
In religion, it refers to the Virgin Mary.
We celebrate the feast of the Virgin in September.
Celebramos la fiesta de la Virgen en septiembre.

Etymology

From Latin 'virgo', meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

virgin of the head
Expression referring to someone who is very naive.
virgen de la cabeza
to be a virgin
Colloquial term used to designate someone who has not had sexual relations.
ser un virgen

Related Words

virginity
State of someone who has not had sexual relations.
virginidad
veneration
Great respect for something sacred or worthy.
veneración

Slang Meanings

Person inexperienced in romantic relationships.
That boy is a virgin in love.
Ese chico es virgen en el amor.
Used to describe someone who is very innocent or naive.
Don’t be naive, the world is more complex than you think.
No seas virgen, el mundo es más complejo de lo que piensas.