Usage Note
Homosexualidad is the standard clinical and neutral term in Spanish for homosexuality. It collocates with verbs like reconocer or aceptar in social discourse. The related adjective is homosexual, used for both genders. In informal speech, ser gay is more common in many regions.
Examples
"La homosexualidad fue despenalizada en muchos países."
Natural Translation
Homosexuality was decriminalized in many countries.

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