Virginal (en. Virginal)

/biɾˈxinal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is virgin or associated with virginity.
She maintains a virginal lifestyle.
Ella mantiene un estilo de vida virginal.
Pure and uncontaminated, in a broader sense.
The landscape was virginal, without traces of civilization.
El paisaje era virginal, sin huellas de civilización.
Related to youth and innocence.
Her virginal behavior made her seem even younger.
Su comportamiento virginal la hacía parecer aún más joven.

Etymology

From Latin 'virginalis', meaning 'of a virgin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a virginal love
A love characterized by innocence and purity.
un amor virginal
virginal purity
A condition of purity associated with virginity.
pureza virginal
virginal spirit
A mentality or attitude that reflects innocence and purity.
espíritu virginal

Related Words

virginity
State of not having had sexual relations.
virginidad
innocent
Lacking malice or harm.
inocente
chastity
Practice of abstaining from sexual activities.
castidad

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone who is naive or innocent.
That guy is so virginal, he has no idea about the world.
Ese chico es tan virginal, no tiene idea del mundo.
Used to describe someone who has not had sexual relations.
In his group of friends, he is the only virginal one.
En su grupo de amigos, él es el único virginal.