Usage Note
Pene is the standard anatomical term in Spanish and is the word used in medical, educational, and journalistic contexts. It is masculine, as expected. Learners should be aware that many colloquial synonyms exist but carry varying degrees of vulgarity; pene itself is clinically neutral.
Examples
"El médico explicó la función del pene."
Natural Translation
The doctor explained the function of the penis.

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