Spanish Conversation · Level 95
60 words
Spanish word
machismo
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈtʃismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmale chauvinism
Example
En su familia, el machismo es evidente.
In his family, male chauvinism is evident.
More examples
La lucha contra el machismo en el trabajo es necesaria.
The fight against male chauvinism in the workplace is necessary.
Core concept
A cultural attitude that treats men as inherently superior and normalizes male authority in family and society.
Common phrases
actitudes de machismo
male chauvinist attitudes
cultura del machismo
culture of male chauvinism
lucha contra el machismo
fight against male chauvinism
Similar words
sexismo: Treats people unfairly because of their sex and accepts sex-based inequality.
misoginia: Shows hatred or deep hostility directed at women.
patriarcado: Structures society so men hold primary power in politics, law, and households.
chauvinismo: Promotes exaggerated pride in a sex or group and insists on its superiority.
Definition in Spanish
Actitud o conjunto de creencias que considera a los hombres superiores a las mujeres y que normaliza su dominio en la familia y la sociedad.
Word origin
From Spanish macho 'male, masculine' plus the suffix -ismo 'ideology or system', forming a term for the set of beliefs that privilege men.
Usage tips
- In conversation speakers often point to specific acts with 'eso es machismo' rather than simply labeling a person 'machista' without examples.