English–Spanish
“gay” in Spanish
How to say “gay” in Spanish
“Gay” in Spanish is gay.
Sexual orientation toward the same sex.
Example sentences with gay
Tengo un amigo gay que vive en mi barrio.
I have a gay friend who lives in my neighborhood.
Tips for using gay
- Functionally an adjective in Spanish but also heard as a plural noun in colloquial use (los gays), so tone and placement influence formality.
Other Spanish words for “gay”
Mi colega es un homosexual.
My colleague is gay.