la
feminine
/lezˈβjana/
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Translation
lesbian
Word origin
From the Greek island of Lesbos, home of the ancient poet Sappho, whose verse celebrated love between women.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- Lesbos
- English cognates
- lesbian
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Plurallesbianas
Examples
escritora .
She is a lesbian writer who is very well known in the country.
asociación defiende .
The association defends the rights of lesbian women.
Muchas .
Many lesbian couples attended the march.
identifica .
She has identified as a lesbian for years.
.
The film tells the love story of a young lesbian.
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