Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
machista
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈtʃista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)sexist
Example
Ese machista no respeta a las colegas.
That sexist does not respect female colleagues.
More examples
Los machistas suelen justificar comentarios sexistas.
Sexists tend to justify sexist remarks.
Core concept
Person who devalues women because of their sex.
Common phrases
los machistas
sexists
Similar words
sexista: Discriminates against people based on their sex.
misógino: Harbors strong hatred or deep contempt toward women.
chauvinista: Believes one's sex or group is superior and shows excessive pride.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que mantiene ideas o actitudes que discriminan a las mujeres por su sexo.
Word origin
It comes from Spanish macho 'male' plus the agent suffix -ista, ultimately from Latin masculus 'male'.
Usage tips
- Often collocates with nouns like comentario or actitud to label sexist remarks or behavior; do not confuse machista with macho.