masculinidad

masculinity

noun mahs-koo-lee-nee-DAHD Rare

Usage Note

Masculinidad is an abstract noun used in social, cultural, and gender-studies discourse. Common collocations include masculinidad hegemónica (hegemonic masculinity) and crisis de masculinidad (masculinity crisis). It should not be confused with virilidad, which leans more toward physical or sexual potency. The adjective is masculino; the antonym is feminidad.

Examples

"El libro analiza los modelos de masculinidad en el cine."

Natural Translation

The book analyses models of masculinity in cinema.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish False Friends That Cause Real Embarrassment

Spanish false friends like embarazada and excitado don't mean what you think. Learn the trap words, the right ones to say instead, and how to stop guessing.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Tener in Spanish: Why You're Hungry, Cold & 30 Years

In Spanish you HAVE hunger, cold, and 30 years — not are them. Master tener expressions like tengo hambre, tengo frío, and tengo 30 años in one rule.

June 9, 2026 5 min read

SpanishNow

You're Welcome in Spanish: Beyond De Nada

You're welcome in Spanish is more than de nada. Learn con gusto, no hay de qué, a la orden and more — and which to use by region and how formal the moment is.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Subjunctive Explained Simply for Beginners

The Spanish subjunctive is a mood, not a tense — use it after a WEIRDO trigger plus que. Learn the one rule, the yo-form recipe, and the lines you already say.

June 9, 2026 5 min read