Virginidad (en. Virginity)

/viɾ.xi.niˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The condition of being a virgin.
Virginity is an important concept in many cultures.
La virginidad es un concepto importante en muchas culturas.
The purity or innocence associated with the lack of sexual experiences.
Her virginity was a topic of conversation in her group of friends.
Su virginidad era un tema de conversación en su grupo de amigos.
The state of not having had sexual relations.
She decided to wait until marriage to lose her virginity.
Ella decidió esperar hasta el matrimonio para perder su virginidad.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'virginitas', which is based on 'virgo', meaning 'virgin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lose one's virginity
To have sexual relations for the first time.
perder la virginidad
to value virginity
To consider virginity as something important or sacred.
valorar la virginidad
virginity as a symbol
Virginity can be seen as a symbol of purity in various cultures.
virginidad como símbolo

Related Words

virgin
A person who has not had sexual relations.
virgen
chaste
One who abstains from sexual relations.
casto
innocent
A person who has no experience with sexual relations or wickedness.
inocente

Slang Meanings

To be waiting to have sexual relations.
He's still a virgin.
Él sigue virgi.
To refer to someone who has not had sexual relations in a colloquial way.
She's a virgin.
Ella es una virgi.