Spanish word

varonil

Pronunciation

IPA/baɾoˈnil/

Meaning

  • adjectivemanly

Example

Tiene una voz varonil.

He has a manly-sounding voice.

Illustration for varonil (manly)

More examples

Su apariencia varonil llamaba la atención.

His manly appearance attracted attention.

Core concept

A broad-shouldered, upright adult man.

Common phrases

  • voz varonil

    manly voice

  • apariencia varonil

    manly appearance

  • comportamiento varonil

    manly conduct

Similar words

masculino: Male biological sex.
caballeroso: Gentlemanly, chivalrous politeness and respect.
viril: Powerful, muscular physical masculinity and strength.
cortés: Civil, polite social manners.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al varón o que tiene rasgos considerados masculinos, como valor, porte serio o estatura robusta.

Word origin

Formed from the noun varón (man) plus the adjectival suffix -il, ultimately from Latin -ilis, creating an adjective that denotes qualities associated with a man.

Usage tips

  • Unlike masculino (which marks male gender), varonil highlights masculine traits or bearing and commonly describes things like a voz varonil rather than biological sex.

Opposites

  • femeninofeminineadjective
  • afeminadoeffeminateadjective

Related words

  • varonilidadmanlinessnoun
  • varonilmentemanfullyadverb

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