What is the Spanish word for "female"?

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

English

female

Spanish

hembra

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Alternative translations of "female"

femenina

Examples of how to use "female" in Spanish

English
A female lion is called a lioness.
Spanish
A lioness se llama una leona.
English
The female student raised her hand.
Spanish
La estudiante femenina levantó la mano.
English
A female doctor examined the child.
Spanish
Una doctora examinó al niño.
English
They adopted a female cat yesterday.
Spanish
Ellos adoptaron una gata ayer.
English
The female singer performed very well.
Spanish
La cantante femenina actuó muy bien.

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