Spanish word

virgo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbiɾɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounVirgo

Example

¿De qué signo eres? — Soy virgo.

What sign are you? I'm a Virgo.

Illustration for virgo (Virgo)

More examples

Leí el horóscopo de virgo esta mañana.

I read the Virgo horoscope this morning.

Core concept

A maiden holding a sheaf of wheat and inspecting it carefully.

Common phrases

  • ser virgo

    be a Virgo

  • nacer bajo el signo de virgo

    be born under the sign of Virgo

  • horóscopo de virgo

    Virgo horoscope

Similar words

leo: Zodiac sign Jul 23-Aug 22, represented by a lion, emphasis on boldness and leadership.
libra: Zodiac sign Sep 23-Oct 22, represented by scales, emphasis on fairness and equilibrium.
cáncer: Zodiac sign Jun 21-Jul 22, represented by a crab, emphasis on home ties and emotional sensitivity.
escorpio: Zodiac sign Oct 23-Nov 21, represented by a scorpion, emphasis on intensity and guardedness.

Definition in Spanish

Constelación y signo del zodíaco que simboliza a una figura femenina asociada a la pureza y al cuidado meticuloso de las cosas.

Word origin

From Latin virgo meaning 'maiden, virgin', the name was used in Roman astronomy and was carried into Spanish as the constellation and zodiac sign.

Usage tips

  • Zodiac names in Spanish are normally lowercase (soy virgo), and virgo does not mean the same as virgen (virgin) in personal descriptions.

Opposites

  • piscisPiscesnoun

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