Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
sexualidad
Pronunciation
IPA/sekswaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounsexuality
Example
Es importante hablar sobre la sexualidad.
It is important to talk about sexuality.
More examples
La educación sobre la sexualidad ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas.
Sexuality education helps make informed decisions.
Core concept
An individual's orientation, sexual identity, and related emotional or erotic life.
Common phrases
hablar de la sexualidad
discuss sexuality
educación sobre la sexualidad
sexuality education
expresar la sexualidad
express one's sexuality
Similar words
orientación sexual: Which genders or people someone typically feels sexual attraction toward.
identidad de género: How someone subjectively experiences and understands their gender.
sexo: Physical sex characteristics used to classify biological sex.
deseo sexual: Level of sexual drive or craving that motivates sexual interest.
Definition in Spanish
La sexualidad es la dimensión de la vida humana que incluye la identidad, la orientación y las relaciones afectivas vinculadas al sexo.
Word origin
The Spanish term comes from sexual plus the noun-forming suffix -idad and ultimately from Latin sexus, denoting the abstract sphere of sexual aspects of life.
Usage tips
- When bringing up sexualidad in conversation, neutral phrasing and beginning with general topics like health or rights helps avoid intrusive personal questions.
Opposites
- asexualidadasexualitynoun
Related words
- sexualsexualadjective
- sexualizarsexualizeverb
- sexualizaciónsexualizationnoun