Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
virginal
Pronunciation
IPA/biɾxiˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveinnocent
Example
Su comportamiento parece virginal.
Their behavior seems innocent.
More examples
Su apariencia virginal llamó la atención.
Their virginal appearance attracted attention.
Core concept
Simple, unsophisticated attitude.
Common phrases
apariencia virginal
virginal appearance
aspecto virginal
virginal aspect
Similar words
inocente: Innocent in intent and behavior, lacking malice or moral blame.
ingenuo: Trusting and sincere yet easily tricked due to limited worldly experience.
puro: Unmixed purity or cleanness, preserved in essence or appearance.
cándido: Artlessly frank and trusting, displaying straightforward, unsuspecting sincerity.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica falta de experiencia o ingenuidad, mostrando una actitud sencilla o poco sofisticada.
Word origin
From Latin virginalis (linked to virgen), Spanish virginal retains the original idea of chastity but commonly applies to untried or ingenuous behavior.
Usage tips
- Used about a person, it can be taken in another sense, so use ingenuo or de poca experiencia to describe limited skill or familiarity.
Other meanings
- chasteadjective
- pureadjective
Opposites
- impuroimpureadjective
Related words
- virginidadvirginitynoun