Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
virilidad
Pronunciation
IPA/biɾiliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounmanliness
Example
Él muestra su virilidad con orgullo.
He shows his manliness with pride.
More examples
Para él, aceptar ayuda fue una cuestión de virilidad.
For him, accepting help was a question of virility.
Core concept
Visible male vigor combining physical strength, bravery and sexual energy.
Common phrases
una cuestión de virilidad
a question of virility
prueba de virilidad
proof of virility
Similar words
masculinidad: Male qualities and traits expressing social and personal aspects of being a man.
vigor: Concentrated physical or mental energy and liveliness, active robustness.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de rasgos que se atribuyen a los hombres, especialmente vigor físico, valor y energía sexual.
Word origin
Virilidad derives from Latin vir 'man' via virilis with the abstract suffix -itas, which became -idad in Spanish, forming a noun for the quality of being manly.
Usage tips
- English virility is a close cognate but often emphasizes sexual potency more than Spanish virilidad, which commonly covers courage and general vigor.
Other meanings
- virilitynoun
Opposites
- feminidadfemininitynoun
Related words
- virilvirileadjective