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“sexual desire” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/liˈβiðo/

Example

Siento que mi libido ha bajado.

I feel that my sexual desire has decreased.

Illustration for libido (sexual desire)

How to say “sexual desire” in Spanish

“Sexual desire” in Spanish is libido.

Inner drive for sexual contact.

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

Example sentences with libido

Algunos medicamentos pueden afectar la libido.

Some medications can affect sexual desire.

Tips for using libido

  • The noun is feminine (la libido) and behaves like an uncountable quality, so speakers say la libido baja rather than pluralizing it.

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