What is the Spanish word for "effeminate"?

Learn how to say "effeminate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

effeminate

Spanish

afeminado

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Alternative translations of "effeminate"

femenino

Examples of how to use "effeminate" in Spanish

English
Some people mocked his effeminate mannerisms.
Spanish
Algunas personas se burlaron de sus manierismos afeminados.
English
Some critics called the voice effeminate and soft.
Spanish
Algunos críticos calificaron su voz de afeminada y suave.
English
He avoided the term effeminate during the discussion.
Spanish
Evitaron usar el término afeminado durante la discusión.
English
The costume made his movements seem slightly effeminate.
Spanish
El disfraz hizo que sus movimientos parecieran ligeramente afeminados.
English
Parents worried the nickname sounded too effeminate for him.
Spanish
Los padres estaban preocupados porque el apodo sonaba demasiado afeminado para él.

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