Viril (en. Virile)

/biˈɾil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has traditional male qualities or attributes.

His behavior is very virile.

Su comportamiento es muy viril.

Refers to the strength and robustness typically associated with men.

He has a virile beauty.

Posee una belleza viril.

That reflects or expresses masculinity.

That clothing is very virile.

Esa ropa es muy viril.

From Latin 'virilis', which comes from 'vir', meaning man.

virility

Condition of being virile.

virilidad

virile attitude

Behavior that reflects masculinity.

actitud viril

virile strength

Reference to the physical or emotional strength of a man.

fuerza viril

masculinity

Set of attributes, behaviors, and roles culturally associated with men.

masculinidad

male

Man, especially in contrast to woman.

varón

machismo

Attitude of dominance of men over women.

machismo

It is used to describe an attractive and confident man.

That guy is so virile, all the girls look at him.

Ese tipo es tan viril, todas las chicas lo miran.

Sometimes it is used ironically to criticize excessive masculinization.

Don't be so virile, it's just a gathering of friends.

No seas tan viril, es solo una reunión de amigos.