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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