Spanish slang for gay

Gay in Spanish Slang and more LGBTQ+ Terms in Costa Rica

Exploring the vibrant culture of Costa Rica becomes even more fulfilling when you grasp the nuances of its language, particularly as they relate to the gay people. While English is commonly understood, speaking the heart language of Spanish allows for a richer exposure and deeper connections. This guide will cover not just general LGBTQ+ terms in Spanish but also introduce you to homosexual in Spanish slang, alongside the correct usage of Spanish pronouns.

General LGBTQ+ Terms

If you&#;re engaging with Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ communities, understanding terms like &#;Queer&#; and &#;gay&#; can be invaluable, as they serve as catch-all categories for a variety of sexual and gender identities. The term &#;De ambiente&#; is another significant phrase, offering a prudent way to talk about being part of the LGBTQ+ community. And if you&#;re an ally, the words &#;aliado&#; or &#;aliada&#; will highlight your role as a supportive outsider.

Sexuality

In terms of sexual orientation, some terms, such as &#;hetero&#; for heterose

As we all know, there are certain things that we don’t get taught in school. If we want to be as educated as we can be, there are many things that we hold to take it upon ourselves to learn through our own research and social interactions.

One large theme we could all learn a little more about is how to communicate with or respectfully discuss the LGBTQ+ people. And if you’re education Spanish, what better way to expand your vocabulary than by learning the correct terms for sexuality and gender to support you understand people and conversations better!

Spain is one of the most culturally liberal countries in the world, legalising same-sex marriage in , ten years before the UK and the US made the change in Argentina followed Spain in , whilst Uruguay and most of New Mexico joined the club in

See also: 20 Funny Spanish Metaphors and Idioms which Sound Offensive in English

So whether you’re watching a Spanish-speaking TV show with diverse characters, you’re an English-speaking girl interested in virtual dating Latinas, or you just simply want to recognize as much as achievable about the Spani

LGBTQIA+ Slurs and Slang

TermContextual noteTime/Region Referencesace queens term meaning “great queen”. Prison slang for a guy who wears a more “feminine” stare i.e. shaved legs, plucked eyebrows. May be described as part of incarcerated homosexual culture. Should not be lost with the more widely-used term "ace," a shortening of "asexual." See "asexual." UK, USA, s Mosca de Colores – Gay Dictionary alphabet peopleOffensive contemporary term for Queer people, often used by right-wing people reacting to perceived advancements in Gay people's rights. s- Green's Dictionary of Slang - bathroom queen

bog queen

Gay slang expression for people who frequent general toilets looking for sexual encounters.

Synonyms: Bathsheba (composition between bathroom and Sheba to create a name reminiscent of the Queen of Sheba), Ghost (50s, ghost, because they wander the corridors of the bathroom).

USA, UK Mosca de Colores – Gay Dictionary batting for the other teamA euphemistic term indicating that someone (of any gender) is gay. T

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Anonymous asked:

So for your LGBT followers any cool gay vocab we can learn? Expressions for coming out of the closet, etc.?

I know a few (given that my brother’s gay) but not many. And least I don’t think I do.

Well, I’ll contribute what I do know and followers can take the lead; and forgive me if I don’t get it right etc.

  • ser heterosexual = to be heterosexual; unisex
  • ser homosexual = to be homosexual; unisex
  • ser bisexual = to be bisexual; unisex
  • ser asexual = to be asexual
  • ser pansexual = to be pansexual
  • ser transexual = to be transexual / transgender [Spanish, like in English, has a habit of using this to be “transgender”; the word for “transgender” would literally be transgénero but it doesn’t exist in Spanish]
  • la homosexualidad = homosexuality
  • la heterosexualidad = heterosexuality
  • ser travestí = to be a transvestite or cross-dresser
  • travestido/a = cross-dressing [as an adjective]
  • el sexo = physical sex of a person; biological
  • el género = gender of a person; a person’s state of mind or their gender roles that they adopt