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“male chauvinism” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈtʃismo/

Example

En su familia, el machismo es evidente.

In his family, male chauvinism is evident.

Illustration for machismo (male chauvinism)

How to say “male chauvinism” in Spanish

“Male chauvinism” in Spanish is machismo.

A cultural attitude that treats men as inherently superior and normalizes male authority in family and society.

Full entry for machismo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with machismo

La lucha contra el machismo en el trabajo es necesaria.

The fight against male chauvinism in the workplace is necessary.

Tips for using machismo

  • In conversation speakers often point to specific acts with 'eso es machismo' rather than simply labeling a person 'machista' without examples.

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