Spanish word

sexy

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈseksi/

Meaning

  • adjectivesexy

Example

Te ves sexy hoy.

You look sexy today.

Illustration for sexy (sexy)

More examples

Ella se puso sexy para la fiesta.

She became sexy for the party.

Core concept

Attractive, sexually suggestive appearance or demeanor.

Common phrases

  • estar sexy

    be sexy

  • verse sexy

    look sexy

  • ponerse sexy

    become sexy

Similar words

atractivo: Appears attractive in a generally pleasing, approachable way.
sensual: Exudes strong sensuality through voice, gestures, or physical presence.
seductor: Projects a seductive, tempting attitude that invites pursuit.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene un atractivo físico o sensual que llama la atención por la apariencia o la actitud.

Word origin

A direct loan from English sexy, formed from sex plus the adjectival suffix -y and keeping the original meaning in Spanish.

Usage tips

  • Meaning aligns with English 'sexy' and the adjective normally stays unchanged for gender (Ella es sexy) while pluralization commonly adds -s (ellos son sexys), so watch tone when using it.

Opposites

  • feouglyadjective

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