Adjective / Noun
/mas.kuˈli.no/
"Masculino" is an adjective used to describe something that is related to or characteristic of males. It signifies masculinity or male gender in various contexts, including biology, psychology, and social discussions. As a noun, it can refer to the male gender itself. The word is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, with a slightly higher frequency in written contexts due to discussions around gender in both academic and social settings.
El pronombre "él" es un ejemplo de un término masculino.
The pronoun "he" is an example of a masculine term.
Los hombres suelen tener características consideradas masculinas.
Men often have characteristics considered masculine.
En español, los sustantivos se clasifican en masculino o femenino.
In Spanish, nouns are classified as masculine or feminine.
While "masculino" may not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions as a standalone term, it often interacts with contextually relevant phrases. Here are some idiomatic expressions related to masculinity:
Cualquiera puede ser masculino, pero no todos son hombres de verdad.
Anyone can be masculine, but not everyone is a real man.
El mundo masculino está lleno de estereotipos.
The masculine world is full of stereotypes.
Siempre hemos promovido la fuerza masculina.
We have always promoted masculine strength.
Algunas personas confunden masculino con agresividad.
Some people confuse masculinity with aggressiveness.
El masculino no solo se trata de características físicas, sino también de comportamiento.
Masculinity is not just about physical characteristics, but also about behavior.
The word "masculino" comes from the Latin "masculinus," which is derived from "masculus," meaning "male" or "man." The suffix "-ino" is commonly used in Spanish to form adjectives.