Spanish word

nudismo

Pronunciation

IPA/nuˈðismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnudism

Example

En la playa algunas personas practican el nudismo.

At the beach some people practice nudism.

Illustration for nudismo (nudism)

More examples

Permitir el nudismo en espacios públicos sigue siendo un tema polémico.

Allowing nudism in public spaces remains a controversial issue.

Core concept

Group of people using a designated nude beach area.

Common phrases

  • practicar nudismo

    practice nudism

  • permitir nudismo

    allow nudism

  • prohibir nudismo

    prohibit nudism

Similar words

naturismo: Philosophy of social nudity focused on natural living and personal well-being.
desnudez: Condition of a body without clothing; simple nakedness.

Definition in Spanish

Movimiento social y práctica recreativa que defiende el derecho a la desnudez en ciertos espacios y que suele reglamentarse según la normativa local.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin nudus 'naked' and the suffix -ismo, which forms nouns for movements and practices.

Usage tips

  • Because laws and customs differ by place, speakers often ask '¿Está permitido el nudismo aquí?' to check whether being nude is allowed.

Opposites

  • ropaclothingnoun
  • vestimentaattirenoun

Related words

  • nudistanudistnoun

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