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masculino

masculine

adjective mahs-koo-LEE-noh Less Common

Also means

male

Usage Note

Masculino is used in grammatical contexts (el género masculino) as well as to describe biological sex or socially coded traits. In grammar lessons it contrasts with femenino; in everyday speech macho or varón can carry different connotations, so masculino is the neutral, formal choice.

Examples

"El sustantivo 'libro' es masculino."

Natural Translation

The noun 'libro' is masculine.

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